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Cleveland Guardians Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Boston Red Sox in Series Showdown

The Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox are set to face off in the third game of their four-game series, with Cleveland currently leading 2-0. The Guardians have been dominant so far, winning 6-0 and 10-7 in extra innings in the first two games. Ben Lively will start for the Guardians, while Tanner Houck will take the mound for the Red Sox. Boston is favored to win with the current line at -127. It remains to be seen if the Guardians will continue their winning streak or if Boston will come out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +112 | Red Sox -127
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-176) | Red Sox -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Cleveland vs Boston Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Red Sox in an 11-inning game on Tuesday night. The Guardians now hold a one-game lead in the AL Central with a 12-5 record. Key players in the game included Steven Kwan, Andres Gimenez, Gabriel Arias, and Tyler Freeman, who contributed to a 14-hit offensive attack. Tanner Bibee and Emmanuel Clase were instrumental in the win, with Scott Barlow securing his first save of the season. Ben Lively will make his Guardians debut as the starting pitcher in the upcoming game. Cleveland is currently ranked 5th in offense, 2nd in defense, and has a power ranking of 11. For more information on betting sites, visit the best betting sites available.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have struggled in their recent series, dropping the first two games to fall to 9-9 on the season and sitting in the basement of the AL East. Despite strong performances from players like David Hamilton, Triston Casas, Connor Wong, and Enmanuel Valdez, the Red Sox were unable to secure a win in their last game. Tanner Houck will be starting the next game for the Red Sox, looking to improve on his last outing against the Guardians. Despite their current ranking of 15, the Red Sox have a strong defense and have had success against Cleveland in recent matchups. Stay tuned for our top MLB betting picks to help increase your bankroll.

Cleveland Looks to Overcome Uncertainty Against Boston's Resilient Offense

Cleveland secured victories in the first two games of the series, however, there are some uncertainties regarding Lively's capabilities, as he did not pitch in the majors from 2020 to 2022 before joining the Reds this season. Lively has been called upon by Cleveland to address the team's pitching needs following Shane Bieber's season-ending Tommy John surgery. Despite the Guardians' early series lead, Boston's bullpen struggled in the previous game. Houck, who had successful starts initially, faced challenges against the Angels in his last outing. It is anticipated that Houck will regain his form, supported by Boston's potent offense, resulting in a crucial victory for the home team.

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