The Tampa Bay Rays (50-43) visit the Boston Red Sox (49-45) on Thursday, opening a 4-game series. First pitch from Fenway Park is at 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

After taking care of the Colorado Rockies the Red Sox are riding a six-game winning streak. They’re a season-high four games over .500 with a 49-45 record. They welcome the 50-43 Tampa Bay Rays to town in what could be a battle for third place in the AL East heading into the All-Star Break.

The Boston Red Sox are gaining on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings. With a four-game stint ahead of them, it will be up to the Rays to slow down Boston's red-hot offense.