The Tampa Bay Rays (50-43) and the Boston Red Sox (49-45) face off today at Fenway Park, with Taj Bradley on the mound for the Rays against Boston's Walker Buehler. The Red Sox are entering this matchup on a high note, having secured their second six-game winning streak of the season, scoring 56 runs while allowing only 16 in that span. On the flip side, the Rays have struggled recently, losing two straight before salvaging a win in their last series, bringing their record to 3-6 over the past nine games.

Looking at the odds, the Rays are slight favorites at -111 on the moneyline, while the Red Sox sit at -108. The current spread has Tampa Bay favored to win by 1.5 runs, with a total set at 9.0 runs. Expert predictions lean towards the Red Sox winning on the moneyline and covering the spread, reflecting their recent form. Both teams have shown variable performances in their recent outings, making this a crucial game for both sides in the playoff race.