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Boston Red Sox Favored to Face Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Looking to Overcome Historical Matchup Record

On Friday, the Boston Red Sox will face off against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The Guardians have historically had the upper hand against the Red Sox, winning five of their seven meetings in 2024 and boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten matchups. The over has hit in five of those games. In terms of pitching, Tanner Houck will start for the Red Sox with a 7.66 ERA, while Ben Lively will take the mound for the Guardians with a 3.86 ERA. Boston is the betting favorite with an opening line of -109, which has since shifted to Boston -112. For a full prediction on the Red Sox vs. Guardians game, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -112 | Guardians -102
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+136) | Guardians +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Cleveland Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox, currently 14-13, lost two out of three games in their previous series against Seattle. Despite this, they have won six of their last ten games. Right-hander Tanner Houck, who had a successful season last year, will be starting against Cleveland. The Red Sox lineup has been strengthened with the addition of Alex Bregman, alongside Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers. Devers has struggled at the start of the season, but overall, Boston's offense is ranked 8th in the league, scoring an average of 4.65 runs per game. The team has added talent to both the rotation and bullpen, making them competitive in the AL East. They are currently ranked 11th in overall power ranking. No new injuries have been reported for their upcoming game against the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians have a record of 14-10 overall and won two out of three games in their previous series against New York. They have a power ranking of 18 and rank 20th in offense, averaging 4.00 runs per game. Cleveland will start right-hander Ben Lively in their upcoming game against Boston, who has a 1-2 record this season with a 3.86 ERA. Despite offseason trades and a lineup lacking depth, the Guardians are in a winnable division and should be in the playoff picture. In terms of injuries, CF Lane Thomas is out and RP Emmanuel Clase is questionable for Friday's game. Boston has a slight edge, going 2-1 in their last three matchups against Cleveland.

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