Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park with Kutter Crawford expected to pitch for the Red Sox and Valente Bellozo for the Marlins. The game is
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park with Kutter Crawford expected to pitch for the Red Sox and Valente Bellozo for the Marlins. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM EST. Boston is favored to win with a betting line of -159 that has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox -159 | Marlins +144
Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+105) | Marlins +1.5 (-125)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 61%.
Boston Red Sox
In their last game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the San Diego Padres 4-1, with Josh Winckowski pitching five shutout innings and Rafael Devers hitting a two-run homer. Jarren Duran also hit a solo homer in the game. Kutter Crawford is expected to start for the Red Sox, with impressive stats this season including a 87-75 record, 3.59 ERA, and .224 batting average against him. The Red Sox have had a strong offense and pitching staff this season, ranking in the top 10 in various categories. With a power ranking of 15, Boston is currently 44-39 this season, ranking #12 in offense and #11 in defense.
Miami Marlins Analysis
In their previous game, the Miami Marlins were underdogs against the Philadelphia Phillies and ultimately lost 7-6. Yonny Chirinos pitched 4.1 innings, allowing nine hits, one walk, three earned runs, and striking out four batters. Bryan De La Cruz hit a home run in the third inning. Valente Bellozo is expected to start next, coming off a no-decision where he gave up two hits, zero walks, zero earned runs, and struck out two against the Kansas City Royals. The Marlins have struggled offensively this season, ranking bottom 10 in the league in various categories. Their pitching staff has also struggled, ranking in the bottom 10 for various stats. Overall, the Marlins have a power ranking of 29, ranking poorly in both offense and defense. They have a record of 30-54 and have recently lost three matchups to the Boston Red Sox.