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Red Sox vs. Giants: Can Landen Roupp Secure a Win Against Brayan Bello? Prediction and Preview of Sunday's Game

The Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Brayan Bello will be on the mound for the Red Sox, while Landen Roupp will be pitching for the Giants. The Red Sox won 2 out of 3 games against the Giants last season. San Francisco is favored to win with a line of -130. Can Roupp secure his fifth win of the season? Read on for the Red Sox vs. Giants prediction. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +118 | Giants -130
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-166) | Giants -1.5 (+138)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 57%.

Boston vs San Francisco Stats

Boston Red Sox

Brayan Bello will be starting for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, coming off a dominant performance against the Yankees where he pitched seven scoreless innings. Bello has been consistent in his previous five outings, keeping opponents to three or fewer runs. Boston has been performing well, winning four of their past five series and now holding a wildcard spot. Ceddanne Rafaela has had a strong month with a .795 OPS, while Trevor Story has been productive with 15 RBIs. The team will be relying heavily on Alex Bergman with Dever on the injured list. Boston's offense is ranked fifth with an average of 4.70 runs per game, but their pitching is mediocre with a 3.91 ERA, placing them 19th. Overall, Boston has a power ranking of 15, ranking 6th in offense, 22nd in defense, and holding a 39-37 record this season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

Landen Roupp will be the starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday despite a rough outing in his last game against the Dodgers. He has been mostly consistent in his recent outings, allowing two or fewer runs in six of his last eight games. The Giants are currently 3.5 games behind the Dodgers in the division and have been struggling offensively, scoring only six runs while giving up eight in their recent series against the Guardians. Mike Yastrzemski has been a standout player for the Giants with a .842 OPS this month, while players like Patrick Bailey and Wilmer Flores have been struggling at the plate. The Giants have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 17th in offense and 5th in defense. Overall, they have a record of 42-33 and recently went 1-2 against the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox Winning Streak in Jeopardy as Offensive Performance Declines

The Boston Red Sox have been successful in recent games, however they may face challenges in maintaining their winning streak if their offensive performance does not improve. They scored a total of five runs in their series against the Mariners this week, with only 11 runs scored in their past five games. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants have demonstrated strong performance at home, winning six out of their past eight games as of Friday evening. Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello has struggled this season with a 1.47 WHIP, significantly below the league average. Despite his poor performance, Bello has only made three road starts this season and has faced losses in five out of his past eight starts. On the other hand, Giants pitcher Landen Roupp has been impressive at home with a remarkable 2.25 ERA in 28 innings pitched.

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