Red Sox vs. Rays Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Sep 18, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Sep 18, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Red Sox vs Rays matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Rays are listed as the favorites with a -126 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 55.75% chance to win.

Red Sox Preview:

Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:

  • Ranger Suarez has averaged 3.8 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
  • Ranger Suarez has averaged 2.2 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Trevor Story has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
  • Caleb Durbin has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)
  • Nick Sogard has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Wilyer Abreu has a 0.21 Home Run projection

Rays Preview:

Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:

  • Ian Seymour has averaged 7.1 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
  • Ian Seymour has averaged 2.2 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Chandler Simpson has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Jonathan Aranda has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Richie Palacios has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Richie Palacios has a 0.23 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Red Sox Rays
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Ranger Suarez Ian Seymour
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Roman Anthony (LF)
  • Jahmai Jones (DH)
  • Wilyer Abreu (RF)
  • Willson Contreras (1B)
  • Adley Rutschman (C)
  • Caleb Durbin (3B)
  • Trevor Story (SS)
  • Nick Sogard (2B)
  • Nathaniel Eaton (CF)
  • Yandy Diaz (DH)
  • Jonathan Aranda (1B)
  • Junior Caminero (3B)
  • Ryan Vilade (RF)
  • Jonny DeLuca (CF)
  • Chandler Simpson (LF)
  • Nick Fortes (C)
  • Jorge Mateo (2B)
  • Taylor Walls (SS)

Red Sox

Projected Pitcher
Ranger Suarez
Projected Roster
  • Roman Anthony (LF)
  • Jahmai Jones (DH)
  • Wilyer Abreu (RF)
  • Willson Contreras (1B)
  • Adley Rutschman (C)
  • Caleb Durbin (3B)
  • Trevor Story (SS)
  • Nick Sogard (2B)
  • Nathaniel Eaton (CF)

Rays

Projected Pitcher
Ian Seymour
Projected Roster
  • Yandy Diaz (DH)
  • Jonathan Aranda (1B)
  • Junior Caminero (3B)
  • Ryan Vilade (RF)
  • Jonny DeLuca (CF)
  • Chandler Simpson (LF)
  • Nick Fortes (C)
  • Jorge Mateo (2B)
  • Taylor Walls (SS)

Recent Form

Red Sox

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 16 vs TEX L 3-7
Sep 15 vs TEX L 2-4
Sep 13 vs KC W 4-1
Sep 12 vs KC W 5-1
Sep 11 vs KC L 2-3

Rays

Last 5 Games (5-0)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 17 vs ATH W 10-1
Sep 16 vs ATH W 4-3
Sep 15 vs ATH W 2-1
Sep 13 vs HOU W 14-4
Sep 12 vs HOU W 3-2

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What time does Red Sox vs Rays start?

The game is scheduled for 9/18/2026, 7:10:00 PM.

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