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Boston Red Sox Favored to Win Interleague Series Against Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox are set to face off in an interleague series at Fenway Park on Friday night. Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Brayan Bello will start for the Red Sox. Boston holds a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups against Arizona. The Red Sox are favored to win, with the current line at Boston -124.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +112 | Red Sox -124
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 55%.

Arizona vs Boston Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back from a series loss to Tampa Bay with a three-game sweep of Miami. They are currently in second place in the NL West standings, four games behind Los Angeles and holding the first NL Wildcard spot. They will aim to close the distance with the Dodgers with a win on Friday. Arizona is averaging 5.30 runs per game, with a .260 batting average (fourth in the league), a .333 on-base percentage (second), and a .432 slugging percentage (fifth). Ketel Marte leads the team with a .298 batting average, 30 home runs, and 81 RBI. However, Arizona's pitching has not been as strong, giving up 4.44 runs per game with opponents batting .261 against them (28th in the league). Their ERA is 25th at 4.47, with a WHIP of 1.36 ranking 26th. In his last start, Nelson gave up five hits and one run in 5.1 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Rays. Jordan Lawlar is ruled out of the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 1, Arizona ranks first in offense, 23rd in defense, and has a season record of 72-56.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox recently split a series with the Orioles and then went on to win a series against the Astros. Despite winning four of their last six games, they remain 3.5 games behind the Royals for the final AL Wildcard spot. Offensively, they are performing well with a second-ranked batting average of .261 and a fifth-ranked on-base percentage of .328. Rafael Devers has been a standout player, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. However, their pitching has been lacking, giving up an average of 4.13 runs per game. In their upcoming game, they will need a strong performance from their pitcher, Bello. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 17, ranking fourth in offense and 26th in defense, with an overall record of 67-59. In their recent matchups, Arizona won two out of three games against Boston.

Boston Red Sox Expected to Continue Offensive Dominance Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Boston Red Sox have secured victories in four of their last six games, while the Arizona Diamondbacks have split their last six games. Offensively, the Red Sox have been performing well, scoring a total of 14 runs across their last three games. Due to their success against right-handers and the recent struggles of Nelson on the mound, it is expected that the Red Sox will continue to excel offensively in the upcoming game. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have also been scoring consistently, with at least seven runs in three of their last four games. However, Bello's strong performances on the mound, giving up a total of five runs in his last three starts, coupled with Boston's strong bullpen, suggests that Arizona may struggle offensively in the upcoming game. Consequently, it is recommended to favor Boston to cover the money line.

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