Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off at PNC Park on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. Boston has not yet announced a probable starter, but it is expected to be
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off at PNC Park on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. Boston has not yet announced a probable starter, but it is expected to be reliever Josh Winckowski. Winckowski has a 1-1 record with a 4.63 ERA this season. Pittsburgh will counter with Martin Perez, who has a 82-80 record with a 2.55 ERA. The Pirates are the betting favorite at -140. Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is questionable with a knee injury, while Pirates catcher Joey Bart is questionable with a concussion.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +122 | Pirates -140
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-168) | Pirates -1.5 (+144)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.
Boston Red Sox
Boston had a tough series against Cleveland, dropping three of four games and being outscored 21-13. The team has won three series so far, but those victories came against the Athletics and Angels (twice). Despite ranking 23rd in OBP and 16th in OPS, the Red Sox lead in home runs and have a solid pitching staff with a 2.62 ERA. Winckowski is expected to open for Boston on Sunday, with an up and down season so far. The team currently has a power ranking of 17, ranking 15 in offense and 5 in defense, with a record of 12-10 this season. It raises the question of whether the team is built to contend this season and beyond. Please conduct thorough research before looking for the best betting sites.