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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Monday.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston redsox will lock horns in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Ian Seymour (3-0, 5.23 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, up against Connelly Early (5-3, 3.26 ERA) for the Red Sox.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Rays as the most likely winner of the Red Sox vs. Rays game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Red Sox vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB game between the Red Sox and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rays a 50.4% chance of beating the Red Sox.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 62.1% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 53.7% chance of going over.
Red Sox vs. Rays odds [6/8/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+153) | +1.5 (-178) |
| Moneyline | -109 | -102 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | +153 |
| Moneyline | Rays | -102 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB game between the Rays and Red Sox at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 50.4% win probability, will likely beat the Red Sox in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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