Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox are set to conclude a quick two-game interleague series at Fenway Park. This matchup follows a previous series a month ago where the
Game outlook
The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox are set to conclude a quick two-game interleague series at Fenway Park. This matchup follows a previous series a month ago where the Braves swept the Red Sox at home. The Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach with a 5.40 ERA, while the Red Sox will pitch Nick Pivetta with a 4.08 ERA. Boston is currently the favorite in betting odds, opening at -108 and now at -109. Game time is scheduled for 1:35 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -105 | Red Sox -109
Spread: Braves +0.25 (-46) | Red Sox -0.25 (+16)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 52%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves recently won their series against the Athletics, taking two out of three games despite season-ending injuries to key players. They are currently seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East but have a comfortable lead over the Nationals in third place. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna lead the team in offensive categories, with Olson batting cleanup and playing first base while Ozuna takes the DH spot. Michael Harris II has emerged as a top threat in stealing bases since Ronald Acuna Jr.'s season-ending injury. Ozzie Albies also made an impact in the game against Oakland with an RBI. Spencer Schwellenbach, a 24-year old right-hander, is making his second start of the season. The Braves are currently ranked 9th in offense, 8th in defense, with a record of 94-68 this season.