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Boston Red Sox Look to End Losing Streak Against Atlanta Braves in Series Opener

On Friday, the struggling Boston Red Sox (27-31) will face off against the Atlanta Braves (25-28) in the opening game of a three-game series on the road. Boston comes into the game on a five-game losing streak, while Atlanta has lost five of their last six games. Despite the challenges, both teams are looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed win. Boston will be missing several key players, including six pitchers and three position players, while Atlanta will be without four pitchers and two position players. The starting pitchers for the game are Lucas Giolito for the Red Sox and Grant Holmes for the Braves. Atlanta is favored to win with a current line of -160. Be sure to read the detailed prediction for this matchup and stay tuned for an exciting game between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +140 | Braves -160
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-141) | Braves -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 62%.

Boston vs Atlanta Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are performing well in several hitting categories this season, ranking in the top 10 in slugging percentage, runs scored, on-base percentage, and batting average. Wilyer Abreu leads the team in home runs, while Rafael Devers leads in RBIs. Boston has also had success in extra base hits, with 185 in 58 games. On the pitching side, the Red Sox rank in the middle of the pack in Quality Starts, ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Garrett Crochet leads the team in wins, ERA for starters, and strikeouts. Boston currently has a power ranking of 19, ranking 8th in offense and 23rd in defense, with a record of 27-31 this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves currently rank 15th in batting average, on-base percentage, and 18th in slugging percentage. They are also 22nd in runs scored with 216. Matt Olson leads the team with 12 home runs, followed by Marcell Ozuna with nine. Michael Harris II leads in RBI with 31. On the mound, Atlanta ranks 8th in batting average against, 11th in Quality Starts, 12th in ERA, and 13th in WHIP. Spencer Schwellenbach leads in wins with 3, while Chris Sale leads in strikeouts and ERA. The Braves have a power ranking of 10 and a 25-29 overall record. They recently went 2-1 in their matchups against Boston. Grant Holmes will pitch for Atlanta with a 3-3 record and 3.68 ERA.

Boston's Pitching Struggles Highlighted as Atlanta Maintains Strength in Latest MLB Matchup

Boston's starting pitcher, Lucas Giolito, has been displaying inconsistent performance recently. In two out of his last four starts, Giolito managed to only allow one run in 13.2 innings, showcasing his potential. However, in the remaining two starts, he struggled and gave up a total of 12 runs in just 7.2 innings. On the other hand, Atlanta's Grant Holmes has been more reliable, conceding only four runs in his last three starts totaling 19.1 innings. Currently, Boston is experiencing a rough patch, losing five out of their last six games and enduring a six-game road losing streak. Despite this, Atlanta shows strength in their pitching department, ranking 12th in ERA (3.71) and 13th in WHIP (1.24). In contrast, Boston's pitching statistics are less impressive, with a 3.99 ERA (17th) and 1.34 WHIP (21st). Additionally, Boston is missing one of their key hitters, Alex Bregman, who had been a significant contributor with 17 doubles, 11 home runs, and 35 RBIs prior to his injury.

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