Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox MLB Odds, Line, Pick, Prediction, and Preview: October 5

Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox play their final game of the regular season on Wednesday, October 5 at Fenway Park. Josh Flemings will start for the Rays, while Nick Pivetta will pitch for Boston. The game is meaningless, but it's not the last game the Tampa Bay will play this season. They have Thursday off and then travel to Cleveland to play the Guardians for their first-round playoff matchup.

Tampa Bay Rays are playing Boston Red Sox on October 5th.

Tampa Bay Rays are playing Boston Red Sox on October 5.

Nick Pivetta is not a strikeout machine, but he can contribute on his day. He is going up against the Rays' regular lineup.

Tampa Bay Rays are the favorite to beat Boston Red Sox on October 5.

Boston Red Sox are playing the Durham Bulls. Tampa Bay Rays are reset and most of their starters will be replaced. Boston is not going to the postseason, but it is likely to close out the season with a win.