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Red Sox Favored Against Reds as Interleague Series Begins

The Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox will kick off a three game interleague series on Monday night. The Reds are coming off a successful series against the Padres, while the Red Sox recently lost a series to the Blue Jays. This will be the only meeting between these teams this season. Chase Burns will start for the Reds with a 5.40 ERA, while Garrett Crochet will take the mound for the Red Sox with a 2.06 ERA. First pitch is at 7:10 EST. Boston is the favorite with a -185 opening line. Stay tuned for our Reds vs. Red Sox prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +167 | Red Sox -185
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-136) | Red Sox -1.5 (+117)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 65%.

Cincinnati vs Boston Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are currently fourth in the NL Central but are maintaining competitiveness, only five games behind the division leading Cubs. The standings in the division are tight before the All-Star Break, with the Brewers and Cardinals in second and third place. The Reds are 2.5 games outside of the final Wild Card spot and recently won a series against the Padres. In Sunday's game, they came from behind in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2, with Spencer Steer and Will Benson delivering key RBI singles. Steer, a 27-year old first baseman, has played his entire career in Cincinnati and is in his fourth season in the Majors. He has nine home runs, 32 RBIs, and a .254 batting average this season. Benson, who knocked in the game-winning run, has six home runs and 22 RBIs in 41 games. Elly de la Cruz leads the team with 18 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases. Rookie Chase Burns, 22, will make his second start after an impressive Major League debut against the Yankees where he struck out eight in five innings. Cincinnati is currently ranked 10th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a 43-40 record this season with a power ranking of 9.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are facing challenges in the AL East standings, having lost seven of their last eight games. They are currently fourth in the division, eight games behind the Yankees. Despite their struggles, Carlos Narvaez and Jarren Duran show promise at the plate. Garrett Crochet has been a standout in the team's rotation, with an impressive ERA of 2.06. The Red Sox are ranked 12th for offense and 23rd for defense, with an overall record of 41-43. Recently, they lost a series to Cincinnati, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Crochet Shining on the Mound as Red Sox Favorited Against Reds

The Boston Red Sox have faced some challenges recently, but pitcher Crochet's performance on the mound offers promise for a successful outcome. With an impressive ERA of 2.06, Crochet ranks third in all of baseball and has consistently delivered noteworthy results in his recent games. In his most recent outing, he demonstrated his prowess by striking out ten batters over seven scoreless innings. Additionally, Crochet has maintained a high level of performance by allowing one or fewer earned runs in four of his last five games, all of which included him pitching at least six innings. In contrast, the Cincinnati Reds will be starting a rookie pitcher in just his second career game, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in their lineup. Considering these factors, the Red Sox are favored to win at -185 on the moneyline, making them a strong choice to cover the runline and secure a victory on Monday.

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