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Atlanta Braves Poised to Continue Dominance Over Boston Red Sox in Crucial Interleague Series

The Boston Red Sox (19-16) will face off against the Atlanta Braves (20-12) in a crucial two-game interleague series, with the Red Sox looking to take the series lead. The game will take place at Truist Park and is set to begin at 7:20 PM ET. Kutter Crawford (2-1, 1.56 ERA) will start for Boston, while Reynaldo Lopez (2-1, 1.50 ERA) will start for Atlanta. Boston holds a 6-4 advantage in their last 10 games against Atlanta. The Braves are the betting favorites with the current line at Atlanta -172.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +152 | Braves -172
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-136) | Braves -1.5 (+118)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Boston vs Atlanta Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Minnesota Twins in their last game. Despite losing two of the first three games on their current road trip, the team will look to even up their record with a win on Tuesday. Boston's offense is averaging 4.63 runs per game, with a .246 batting average that ranks 10th in the league. Their pitching staff is among the best in the league, giving up only 2.60 runs per game. In terms of power ranking, the Red Sox are ranked 15th in offense, 4th in defense, and have a season record of 19-16. The team will rely on strong performances from players like Crawford and Duran to secure a victory in their upcoming game.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves had a tough road trip, losing five of their six games and dropping to second place in the NL East. They will look to turn things around and take the series lead with a win on Tuesday. Offensively, the Braves are averaging 5.09 runs per game with a .258 batting average, while pitcher Marcell Ozuna leads the team with a .306 batting average, 10 home runs, and 33 RBI. Defensively, the team is giving up 3.75 runs per game with opponents batting .238 against them. In their last game, pitcher Lopez gave up three runs in a 3-2 loss to Seattle. Atlanta currently has a power ranking of 8 and is ranked second for offense, scoring an average of 5.23 runs per game. They have a record of 20-12 and recently defeated Boston in their last three matchups.

Atlanta Braves Have Strong Advantage Against Boston Red Sox in Upcoming Game

The Atlanta Braves have been successful in five of their last six home games, demonstrating a strong offense by scoring a total of 12 runs in their last three home games. Their proficiency against right-handed pitchers, combined with Crawford's recent struggles on the mound, gives them a clear advantage in this upcoming game. The Boston Red Sox, on the other hand, have faced difficulties on the road by losing three of their last four games. Although they have also shown offensive prowess by scoring 12 runs in their last three road games, they are likely to face challenges in this match due to Lopez's consistent performance on the mound. With a 2-1 record in three starts against the Red Sox and a history of shutting down their offense, Lopez is expected to limit Boston's scoring opportunities. Ultimately, Atlanta is favored to cover the run line in this game.

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