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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against Boston Red Sox in Final Game of Series at Fenway Park, Merrill Kelly Set to Start

In Sunday afternoon's matchup at Fenway Park, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the final game of their three-game series. Merrill Kelly will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, with Tanner Houck taking the mound for the Red Sox. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM ET, with Boston opening as the home favorite with a -142 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +122 | Red Sox -142
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-164) | Red Sox -1.5 (+143)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 59%.

Arizona vs Boston Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly will start the finale against the Red Sox, coming off a tough outing where he allowed six runs in five innings versus the Rays. Despite struggling in his second start back from the injured list, Kelly will have no restrictions on his pitch count. This was his first game this season allowing more than two runs, raising his ERA to 3.63. The Diamondbacks are four games behind the Dodgers in the NL West but lead the Majors in runs per game and are ranked first in offense. They have a power ranking of 1, are 1 in offense, 23 in defense, and hold a record of 72-56 for the season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck in the upcoming series finale, despite his recent impressive performance against Houston resulting in a no-decision. Although he has not secured a victory in his last six outings, he has maintained a solid ERA of 3.01, a WHIP of 1.15, and has recorded 135 strikeouts in 152 2/3 innings. Boston recently completed a successful road trip with back-to-back wins over the Houston Astros, with rookie Ceddanne Rafaela making an impact on Wednesday's victory. The team currently has a losing record at home and is seven games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East standings. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 17, ranking #4 in offense and #25 in defense, with an overall record of 67-59. Arizona has won two out of three matchups against Boston in their recent encounters.

Arizona Diamondbacks Dominating MLB Season with Impressive Performance and MLB-Best Record

The Arizona Diamondbacks, who secured a spot in the World Series last season as a wild-card team, have recently displayed impressive performance by winning nine out of their last 12 games, including a successful three-game road sweep against the Miami Marlins. With a remarkable 31-13 record since July 1, they currently hold the MLB-best record. Leading in home runs for the month of August, the Diamondbacks are in top form. Players like Jake McCarthy, Geraldo Perdomo, and Corbin Carroll have been key contributors to the team's success, showcasing their talent on the field. In the upcoming match against Tanner Houck, a high-scoring game is anticipated with the Arizona Diamondbacks emerging victorious. Based on their recent achievements and performance, the Diamondbacks are favored to win.

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