Cubs vs. Red Sox Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 27

The Chicago Cubs (17-9) will put their four-game win streak to the test when they visit the Boston Red Sox (14-13) Saturday at 4:10 PM ET on NESN. Oddsmakers consider the Cubs -115 favorites to extend their streak, while the Red Sox are -105 underdogs looking for the upset. Chicago's Ben Brown gets the start, and he'll go against Boston's Josh Winckowski.

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Cubs vs. Red Sox Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
Cubs -115 -105 Red Sox Red Sox 3, Cubs 2

Moneyline Insights

  • Chicago has a 4-2 record in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 66.7% of those games).
  • Boston has been the underdog in 14 games this season and won seven (50%) of those contests.
  • In games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -115 or shorter, the Cubs have gone 4-2 (66.7%).
  • The Red Sox are 5-5 this season when entering a game as the underdog by -105 or more on the moneyline.
  • Chicago has an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this contest.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
9 +100 -120 Under 9 runs

Total Insights

  • Chicago's games have gone over the total in 12 of its 26 chances.
  • Boston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of its 27 opportunities.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
  • In their previous 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, the Red Sox and their foes are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Cubs vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers

Cubs: Ben Brown

  • The Cubs will send Brown to the mound for his third start of the season.
  • He has an ERA of 3.72, a batting average against of .206 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings in six games this season.
  • The Cubs have not been a moneyline favorite when Brown starts this season.
  • His team won both of the games he's made an appearance in this season.
  • Brown's two starts with a total this season both went under.

Red Sox: Josh Winckowski

  • Winckowski will get the start for the Red Sox, his second of the season.
  • He has an ERA of 4.20, a batting average against of .311 and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings in eight games this season.
  • His team won his only start as an underdog this season.
  • Winckowski's team won in his only start this season.
  • The only game started by Winckowski with a total this season hit the under.

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Cubs vs. Red Sox Stats

Cubs Red Sox
5.4
Runs Scored (PG)
4.3
5
MLB Rank (RPG)
15
4.2
Runs Allowed (PG)
3.8
11
MLB Rank (RAPG)
5
.248
Batting AVG
.236
10
MLB Rank (BA)
19
.228
Batting AVG Against
.227
10
MLB Rank (BAA)
8
28
Home Runs
34
11
MLB Rank (HR)
2
26
Home Runs Allowed
21
13
MLB Rank (HRA)
5

How to Watch Cubs vs. Red Sox

  • Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • TV: NESN
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: Fenway Park
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