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Betting Trends for Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox
Updated:May 8, 2026 2:16 AM EDT
The upcoming MLB game on May 8, 2026, features the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Broadcast on NESN and Rays TV, this matchup presents intriguing betting trends and game insights. Boston's left-handed starter, Connelly Early, holds a 2.893 ERA and 1.5 WHIP, showcasing solid control against both left and right-handed hitters. Tampa Bay counters with RHP Jesse Scholtens, who has struggled with an 8.308 ERA but maintains a strikeout rate around 7.8 K/9.
Boston has a 6-11 home record SU and 4-13 ATS, while Tampa Bay boasts a strong 11-8 away record SU and ATS, ranking 3rd in the league ATS. The posted odds favor Boston at -133 moneyline, with a total of 8.5 runs and a run line of Boston -1.5 (+149) versus Tampa Bay +1.5 (-170). The recent 8-4 Tampa Bay win over Boston on May 7 demonstrates Tampa's offensive capability, especially considering Boston's fielding percentage of .987 and Tampa Bay's .980. Injuries such as Boston's day-to-day Ranger Suarez could impact pitching depth. This game offers valuable betting stats and sports insights for bettors analyzing pitching matchups and team form. For context, refer to their last matchup on May 7, 2026, where Tampa Bay won 8-4.
J. Scholtens (R)TB - Pitcher
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0-1W-L
8.308ERA
1.3846WHIP
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C. Early (L)BOS - Pitcher
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0-0W-L
2.893ERA
1.5WHIP
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23-14 (3rd)Against the Spread14-24 (28th)
11-8Home / Away4-13
+11.8Units-7.7
+3.3Home / Away-6.4
31.78%ROI-20.23%
17.15%Home / Away-37.50%
25-12 (4th)Win - Loss16-22 (25th)
11-8Home / Away6-11
17-17-3Over / Under19-18-1
11-7-1Home / Away5-11-1
HEAD TO HEAD
33.5At Bat33.6
4.5Runs4
8.6Hits7.9
0.8Home Runs0.7
4.2Runs Batted In3.8
3.2Base on Balls3.3
6.9Strikeouts8.5
1.1Stolen Base0.8
0.3Batting Average0.2
0.1Intentional Walks0
0.5Hit by Pitch0.6
0.4Sacrifice Hit0.1
0.2Sacrifice Fly0.2
12.7Total Bases11.9
2.2Extra Base Hits2.4
0.7Ground into DP0.9
3.5Earned Run Average4.1
9Innings Pitched8.8
7.4Hits Allowed8.2
4Total Runs4.3
3.5Earned Runs4
1Home Runs Allowed1.2
2.8Walks3.3
7.8Strikeouts7.9
1.2WHIP1.3
0.1Shutout0.1
0.3Intentional Walks0.1
0.8Hold0.5
0.5Ground into DP0.7
8.5Ground ball Outs8.9
5.5Fly Outs5
0.4Wild Pitches0.2
0.1Balks0
0Pickoffs0
143.5Pitches Thrown145.3
35.8Total Chances36.1
27Putout26.5
8.1Total Assists9.1
0.7Errors0.5
0.6Double Plays0.8
1.1Stolen Bases Allowed0.4
0.1Caught Stealing (C)0.1
0.1Stolen Base %0.2
0Passed Balls0
0.4Wild Pitches0.2
1Fielding Percentage1
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MLBFri 05/08
 CINN. Lodolo (L) 20-1820% -131Everygame | |||||||
 PHIJ. Luzardo (L) 17-210% -205BetOnline | |||||||
 BALK. Bradish (R) 17-2150% -132BetOnline | |||||||
 TORD. Cease (R) 16-2133% -153Everygame | |||||||
 MIAUndecided 17-21- -117Bet105 | |||||||
 BOSC. Early (L) 16-2250% -127Bookmaker | |||||||
 CLEP. Messick (L) 20-190% -140BetOnline | |||||||
 KCK. Bubic (L) 17-21- -140BetOnline | |||||||
 CWSS. Burke (R) 17-20- +130Everygame | |||||||
 MILJ. Misiorowski (R) 19-16100% +124Everygame | |||||||
 TEXK. Rocker (R) 17-20100% +128BetOnline | |||||||
 AZR. Nelson (R) 17-19- +125Everygame | |||||||
 SDG. Canning (R) 22-150% -145Everygame | |||||||
 LADE. Sheehan (R) 23-140% -110BetOnline | |||||||
 SFR. Ray (L) 14-23- -121Heritage |
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