8:07 p.m. ET: Boston Red Sox (93-70) at Tampa Bay Rays (100-62)
Odds: Red Sox +135 / Rays -145
Total: 8 -105 / -115
Boston went 92-70 to claim the top AL wild-card spot before defeating the rival New York Yankees 6-2 in the wild-card game on Tuesday to set up their best-of-five ALDS matchup with Tampa Bay. The Red Sox dropped 11 of their 19 meetings with the Rays in the regular season, with Tampa Bay winning 4 of the final series against Boston. McClanahan went 1-1 with a 2.81 ERA in three starts versus the Red Sox this season. Rodriguez had a 4.71 ERA in 4 starts against the Rays this season. Rodriguez is 2-4 with a 5.21 ERA in 13 career starts against Tampa Bay. With McClanahan getting the start the Rays have a good chance to win. The Rays’ rookie was 7-3 with a 3.50 ERA in 13 starts at the Trop this season and he posted a solid 2.81 ERA in three starts against Boston. Meanwhile, Rodriguez has struggled in his career against the Rays and owns a career of 16.20 ERA in eight postseason appearances. Take the Rays to get a big win here on their home field.
The Bookie: Rays -145 / Over 8 -105
Fade the Public: Red Sox / Under
Sharp Action: Red Sox / Under