Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox predictions, Sep 20, 2026

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As the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox on September 20, 2026, both teams come into the matchup with contrasting recent form. The Rays have been in impressive shape, winning four of their last five games, showcasing a robust offense paired with a solid pitching rotation. Their recent success suggests a well-rounded squad that is capable of capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

On the other hand, the Red Sox have struggled, securing only two victories in their last five outings. While their lineup features considerable talent, inconsistencies in both batting and pitching have hampered their performance. The disparity in recent form may play a pivotal role in this contest.

With bookmakers pricing the Rays as the clear favorites at odds of 1.66 compared to the Red Sox at 2.25, statistical models suggest a 57.6% probability of a home win, while the away team’s chances stand at 42.4%. The predicted final score of 5:5 indicates a potential for an intense and competitive game, reflective of both teams’ powerful lineups. As always in baseball, while the numbers favor the Rays, the unpredictability of the sport leaves room for surprises.

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Tampa Bay 57.5%

Boston 42.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:5

Outrights of MLB Tampa Bay Rays: 8.64% Boston Red Sox: 5.47%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.65		2.25
	1.69		2.30
	1.66		2.22
	1.70		2.32
	1.67		2.25
	1.65		2.21

Latest Results

22.09.26 New York Yankees – Tampa Bay Rays – 2:0 19.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:1 18.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:4 17.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Athletics Baseball – 10:1 16.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Athletics Baseball – 4:3

19.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:1 18.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:4 17.09.26 Texas Rangers – Boston Red Sox – 3:4 16.09.26 Texas Rangers – Boston Red Sox – 7:3 15.09.26 Texas Rangers – Boston Red Sox – 4:2

Facts

A clash between two contenders competing at the top of the table (ranked 1st and 3rd).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 1.

The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.

Boston could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.

Recently, Tampa Bay has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.

Recently, Boston has had a run of games away from home.

A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Tampa Bay holding a narrow advantage.

In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Tampa Bay has recorded 9 wins, 0 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 72:86 (averaging 3.6:4.3 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Tampa Bay against this opponent, the record stands at 7 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 39:35 goals (averaging 3.9:3.5 per game).

Latest Head To Head

19.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:1 18.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:4 19.07.26 Boston Red Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 6:1 18.07.26 Boston Red Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 7:6 17.07.26 Boston Red Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 5:3

Standings

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American League

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Tampa Bay Rays	154	94	60	702:623	0.610
2	New York Yankees	154	89	65	709:568	0.578
3	Boston Red Sox	155	84	71	677:593	0.542
4	Cleveland Guardians	155	80	75	648:647	0.516
5	Chicago White Sox	155	79	76	725:690	0.510
6	Texas Rangers	155	78	77	651:680	0.503
7	Houston Astros	155	77	78	686:743	0.497
8	Toronto Blue Jays	155	76	79	622:669	0.490
9	Baltimore Orioles	155	75	80	693:721	0.484
10	Detroit Tigers	155	73	82	696:621	0.471
11	Minnesota Twins	154	72	82	699:770	0.468
12	Seattle Mariners	155	72	83	632:689	0.465
13	Kansas City Royals	155	67	88	653:754	0.432
14	Athletics	155	61	94	670:892	0.394
15	Los Angeles Angels	154	59	95	619:699	0.383

National League

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Milwaukee Brewers	155	97	58	799:600	0.626
2	Los Angeles Dodgers	154	94	60	767:582	0.610
3	Atlanta Braves	155	91	64	718:600	0.587
4	Chicago Cubs	155	86	69	826:682	0.555
5	San Diego Padres	154	85	69	676:640	0.552
6	Philadelphia Phillies	155	85	70	690:666	0.548
7	Arizona Diamondbacks	155	81	74	685:690	0.523
8	Pittsburgh Pirates	155	78	77	744:716	0.503
9	Miami Marlins	154	76	78	683:681	0.494
10	St.Louis Cardinals	155	75	80	699:724	0.484
11	Washington Nationals	155	73	82	795:781	0.471
12	Cincinnati Reds	155	72	83	641:796	0.465
13	New York Mets	155	71	84	666:702	0.458
14	San Francisco Giants	154	64	90	651:727	0.416
15	Colorado Rockies	155	57	98	726:902	0.368

MLB Outrights

1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 3 (27.37%)

2. Milwaukee Brewers: 7 (11.73%)

3. New York Yankees: 8.5 (9.66%)

4. Tampa Bay Rays: 9.5 (8.64%)

5. Philadelphia Phillies: 15 (5.47%)

6. Boston Red Sox: 15 (5.47%)

7. Atlanta Braves: 15 (5.47%)

8. Chicago Cubs: 17 (4.83%)

9. Houston Astros: 19 (4.32%)

10. Cleveland Guardians: 20 (4.11%)

11. Chicago White Sox: 25 (3.28%)

12. San Diego Padres: 30 (2.74%)

13. Toronto Blue Jays: 35 (2.35%)

14. Texas Rangers: 35 (2.35%)

15. Arizona Diamondbacks: 150 (0.55%)

16. Seattle Mariners: 250 (0.33%)

17. Detroit Tigers: 250 (0.33%)

18. Baltimore Orioles: 250 (0.33%)

19. Minnesota Twins: 250 (0.33%)

20. Pittsburgh Pirates: 250 (0.33%)

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