Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Red Sox have struggled in their post-All-Star break games, losing all four games but remain seven games over .500 with a record of 87-75. They are currently in third
Game outlook
The Red Sox have struggled in their post-All-Star break games, losing all four games but remain seven games over .500 with a record of 87-75. They are currently in third place in the AL East, seven games out of first. The Rockies have recently found success after a losing streak, winning four of their last five games. Despite this, they are out of the playoff race and sit at the bottom of the NL West. In Game 2, the Rockies are the underdogs at +135 with a total of 10.5 runs. Cooper Criswell will be starting for the Red Sox with an ERA of 3.88, while Ty Blach will be starting for the Rockies with an ERA of 5.46. The betting favorite is Boston, with an opening line of -162 and a current line of -158.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox -158 | Rockies +139
Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (-105) | Rockies +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 61%.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are currently struggling with a four-game skid despite their respectable team ERA ranking of 10th in the Majors. In their recent loss to the Rockies, they gave up 9 runs in a 12-inning game. While Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers lead the team in batting average, HR, and RBI, their performances have been inconsistent in the past few games. Cooper Criswell will be pitching Game 2 after a recent return from an injury. Boston ranks 11th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a season record of 87-75, with a power ranking of 20.