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Red Sox Favored to Secure Victory Against Struggling Rockies in Interleague Showdown

The Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox will conclude their three-game series of Interleague play on Wednesday following a 9-3 victory for the Red Sox in the first game. The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela (6.57 ERA) while the Red Sox will send out Lucas Giolito (3.66 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 EST. Boston is the favorite to win according to current betting odds. Stay tuned for our Rockies vs. Red Sox prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +240 | Red Sox -290
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+110) | Red Sox -1.5 (-132)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 74%.

Colorado vs Boston Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, having already lost 70 games before the All-Star Break. This puts them in an unfortunate position, with the next worst team in the National League only having 54 losses. The team will want to avoid setting the record for the worst record in a 162 game season, currently held by the White Sox. Despite a strong performance from centerfielder Brenton Doyle in their recent game against Boston, where he had an RBI-single, the team still suffered a 9-3 defeat. Doyle, in his third season in the Major Leagues, is batting .207 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs. The Rockies will have only one All-Star representative this season, catcher Hunter Goodman, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs with a .277 batting average. Left fielder Mickey Moniak has also been a key contributor, with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs. Pitcher Antonio Senzatela will make his 18th start of the year, sporting a 3-12 record and a 6.57 ERA. The team's struggle is reflected in their power ranking of 25, ranked 26 in offense, 30 in defense, and holding a season record of 21-70.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are currently fighting for positioning in the AL East and have positive momentum with four straight wins heading into their matchup. They recently swept the Nationals and won the first game against the Rockies in their series. Roman Anthony, their top prospect, had a standout performance in the last game with three hits and two RBIs. Despite being 6.5 games behind the division-leading Blue Jays, the Red Sox are showing strong offensive capabilities, with Wilyer Abreu leading in home runs and RBIs. Alex Bregman will miss the game due to injury, but the team has been performing well overall. Lucas Giolito will be starting as the pitcher for the Red Sox, with a solid record and recent success on the mound. The team has a power ranking of 12 and is ranked 6th in offense, but 22nd in defense. Despite Colorado's recent success against Boston, the Red Sox are poised for a competitive matchup.

Red Sox Favored to Secure Victory Against Struggling Rockies - Betting Analysis

Betting against the struggling 70-loss Rockies appears to be a favorable decision based on both intuition and statistical analysis. With the lowest record in the league and a poor performance against the run line, it is evident that Colorado has been unable to compete effectively. Furthermore, the Rockies are facing the Boston Red Sox, who have exhibited resilience despite being in a transitional phase and recently demonstrated their competitiveness by sweeping the Nationals. With pitcher Giolito's impressive track record in recent games and the team's strong performance in his starts, the Red Sox are anticipated to secure a decisive victory in this matchup. It is advisable to consider taking the Red Sox to cover the runline in this game.

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