The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 19, 2024, with the first pitch at 6:50 PM under expected light rain conditions. Pitching for the Red Sox will be Brayan Bello, who holds an ERA of 4.598, while Zack Littell, with an ERA of 3.733, will start for the Rays.

As of now, the Red Sox place 9th in the 2024 AL East Division with a balanced record of 76-76 and a .500 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a 22-23 record against divisional opponents, showing modest form with 4 wins in their last 10 games including a recent win streak. Their season performance includes 35 home losses against 40 road wins, with a better record in night games at 49 wins compared to 27 day games. The team has scored and allowed an equal number of runs at 715.

The Rays, slightly trailing behind, are 10th in the division with a record of 74-78, reflecting a .490 winning percentage. They rank 4th within the division, having 20 wins and 25 losses against their division rivals. Recently, they have also captured 4 wins in their last 10 games but are currently on a losing streak. With a nearly balanced home and away record, they have shown a slightly better performance during night games. The Rays have scored 579 runs while conceding 639.

In terms of betting odds, the game presents an interesting matchup with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 7.5 runs. The moneyline odds are almost even, with the Red Sox slightly favored at -105 and the Rays close behind at -114. This should be a tightly contested game, hinting at cautious betting and close scoring based on the teams’ statistics and recent performances.