The Boston Red Sox are set to go head-to-head against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 19, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM under an expected light rain. Brayan Bello, who holds a 4.598 ERA, will take the mound for the Red Sox, counterbalanced by the Rays’ Zack Littell, who brings a 3.733 ERA into the game. In the current standings within the AL East Division, the Red Sox sit at 9th place with a balanced 76-76 record, while the Rays trail slightly in 10th place with a 74-78 record. As both teams are neck and neck, the Red Sox slightly outperform the Rays with a recent form of 4 wins in the last 10 games and maintaining a win streak (W1). Conversely, the Rays also capture 4 wins in their recent outings but are currently on a loss streak (L1). In terms of odds for the upcoming game, the Red Sox are slightly favored on the road with a -105 money line compared to the Rays at -114. Betting odds also suggest a close contest with a point spread of 1.5 and a relatively low over/under of 7.5, indicating expectations of a tight, low-scoring affair. This matchup not only offers a glimpse into the competitiveness of the AL East but also poses a significant betting intrigue.