Red Sox vs. Guardians Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 17

The Cleveland Guardians (12-5) roll into Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox (9-9) looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The contest starts at 7:10 PM ET on BSGL with the Red Sox listed as -130 favorites on the moneyline to stop the Guardians' streak. Tanner Houck will get the ball for Boston while Cleveland will counter with Ben Lively.

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Red Sox vs. Guardians Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
Red Sox -130 +110 Guardians Guardians 5, Red Sox 4

Moneyline Insights

  • Boston has won 60% of the games this season when it was the moneyline favorite (6-4).
  • Cleveland has been the underdog in eight games this season and won seven (87.5%) of those contests.
  • When they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -130 or shorter, the Red Sox have a record of 4-1 (80%).
  • This season, the Guardians have won four of their five games when they're the underdog by at least +110 on the moneyline.
  • The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives Boston a 56.5% chance to win.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
8.5 -115 -105 Under 8.5 runs

Total Insights

  • Games involving Boston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in eight of 18 chances this season.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have gone over in 10 of its 17 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Red Sox and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
  • In their last 10 games with an over/under, the Guardians and their opponents have combined to eclipse the total five times.

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Red Sox vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers

Red Sox: Tanner Houck

  • The Red Sox will send Houck to the mound for his first start this season.
  • Houck and his team were underdogs on the moneyline every time he pitched a season ago.

Guardians: Ben Lively

  • The Guardians will send Lively to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The right-hander did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline underdog last season.

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Red Sox vs. Guardians Stats

Red Sox Guardians
4.4
Runs Scored (PG)
5.7
16
MLB Rank (RPG)
4
4.2
Runs Allowed (PG)
3.5
8
MLB Rank (RAPG)
2
.229
Batting AVG
.257
23
MLB Rank (BA)
7
.229
Batting AVG Against
.227
9
MLB Rank (BAA)
7
23
Home Runs
18
5
MLB Rank (HR)
14
17
Home Runs Allowed
12
12
MLB Rank (HRA)
4

How to Watch Red Sox vs. Guardians

  • Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV: BSGL
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: Fenway Park
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