On September 18, 2024, an exciting MLB showdown is set to take place at Tropicana Field as the Boston Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays, beginning at 6:50 pm. The forecast predicts clear skies, setting the stage for an uninterrupted game.

Tanner Houck will be starting on the mound for the Red Sox, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.236. Facing him will be Ryan Pepiot for the Rays, who brings a slightly higher ERA of 3.757 to the contest.

Looking at the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Red Sox are currently 9th with a record of 75-76, demonstrating a 0.50 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a record against divisional opponents of 21-23. The team has won 4 of their last 10 games but is currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, they have won 35 games and lost 40, while their away record stands at 40 wins and 36 losses.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays rank 10th in the AL East with a slightly lower winning percentage of 0.49, based on a 74-77 record. They are 4th in the division with 20 division wins and 24 losses. Recently, the Rays have won 5 out of their last 10 games and are coming off a win. At home, their record is balanced at 38-38, and on the road, they are slightly below .500 with 36 wins to 39 losses.

In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5 runs. The money line odds are +100 for the Red Sox as the away team and -121 for the Rays at home. These odds suggest a closely contested game, with the Rays slightly favored to win according to the money line. Bettors looking to leverage these odds should consider these statistics and recent form to make informed bets on what promises to be a competitive clash between division rivals.