The Cleveland Indians are ready to take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. This AL matchup will get going at 7:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to SportsTime Ohio to catch the action.
Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Red Sox Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Boston (+105) as the underdog to Cleveland (-115). Gamblers are able to wager on the game’s total with odds listed at -120 for over 9 runs and even money (+100) for under 9. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the runline odds standing at +130 for the Indians -1.5 runs and -150 for the Red Sox +1.5.
The Indians have gone 73-52 SU this year and are 60-64 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 9.7 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 11.2 units ATS. The Red Sox, on the other hand, are 88-39 SU and 77-49 ATS. The team has gained 32.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 28.6 units ATS.
Red Sox games have a 58-63-5 over/under record in 2018. Cleveland has an over/under record of 62-58-4.
Carlos Carrasco is getting the start for Cleveland. The right-handed Carrasco is 15-6 with a 3.33 ERA and 161 strikeouts. He has yet to face Boston this year, but he made two starts against the Red Sox in 2017, putting together a 0-1 record against them with an 11.88 ERA and seven strikeouts.
The Red Sox are turning to lefty Brian Johnson (4-3, 4.00 ERA), who has 72 strikeouts and 27 walks as well as a 1.37 WHIP. Johnson did not record a start against the Indians in 2017.
Cleveland’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starters own a 3.30 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 9.36 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.77, along with a WHIP of 1.14.
Indians hitters have slashed .259/.333/.441 on their way to 5.1 runs scored per game this year, including 5.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Cleveland’s hitters have been paced by shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Michael Brantley. Lindor is slashing .289/.368/.543 with 29 home runs, 76 RBIs, 103 runs and 19 stolen bases, while Brantley (.304/.359/.475) is up to 14 homers, 68 RBIs and 73 runs scored.
In the home-team dugout, Boston’s pitching staff has allowed 3.7 runs per game overall this year. The club’s starters have an ERA of 3.60, a WHIP of 1.19 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.5. The bullpen has a 3.32 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9.7 K/9.
The Boston offense is putting up 5.4 runs per outing, including 4.0 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has hit .219/.265/.344 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The Red Sox hitters have been led by J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts. Martinez is slashing .331/.401/.658 with 38 home runs, 106 RBIs and 94 runs scored, and Betts has put up a line of .340/.426/.645 with 27 homers, 64 RBIs, 101 runs and 24 stolen bases.
The Indians have lost 0.8 units and are 16-15 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 15 of those games, as opposed to 15 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Red Sox have netted 32.1 units and are 62-35 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in 44 of those games, compared to 49 that went under the total.
Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Red Sox, ATS Winner – Red Sox, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends
The under has hit in four of Cleveland’s last seven games.
The Indians have won nine of their last 10 games SU.
Boston has posted 19.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 17.8 over its last five.
The Indians have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
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