Arizona Diamondbacks vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of their series at Fenway Park. Zac Gallen will be starting for
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of their series at Fenway Park. Zac Gallen will be starting for the Diamondbacks, while Kutter Crawford will take the mound for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are favored to win, with the game set for 4:10 PM Eastern time. The previous series between these two teams saw the Red Sox winning two out of three games.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Diamondbacks +106 | Red Sox -117
Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-194) | Red Sox -1.5 (+167)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Miami Marlins in a high-scoring series finale, with left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leading the offense with four RBIs, including a go-ahead three-run double. Jake McCarthy and Geraldo Perdomo also contributed with home runs. Starter Jordan Montgomery had a solid performance, pitching 5.2 innings. Justin Martinez closed the game to earn his fifth save of the season. The Diamondbacks have been performing well offensively, scoring seven runs or more in three of their last four games. Injuries have affected the team, with key players such as Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Gabriel Moreno on the IL. Despite ranking 1 in offense, their defense ranks #23, with a record of 72-56 this season. Saturday will see Zac Gallen's first appearance against the Red Sox, with a record of 0-1 and a 5.51 ERA in his last three games.