The Cleveland Indians (63-62) host the Boston Red Sox (73-56) for a three-game series this weekend. Their first matchup of the season is Friday with a first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET from Progressive Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Red Sox vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Red Sox LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (9-7, 5.19 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 119 2/3 IP.
- Has two wins and a 3.15 ERA across four starts in August. He allowed 0 earned runs over 11 innings with 16 strikeouts in his two victories.
- His monthly ERA has dropped in each of the last four months, from 7.28 in May to 3.15 in August.
- He’s struck out 27 batters in his last 20 innings.
Indians LHP Logan Allen (1-5, 9.13 ERA) makes his eighth start. He has a 1.81 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 22 2/3 IP.
- Allen hasn’t pitched more than 3 2/3 innings since April 11 and has allowed 17 earned runs over 10 2/3 IP through his last four starts.
- The Indians are 1-6 in his seven starts this season and he hasn’t struck out more than 5 batters in a single outing.
Red Sox at Indians odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Red Sox -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Indians +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread/ATS: Red Sox -1.5 (-120) | Indians +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Red Sox 6, Indians 4
Money line (ML)
The Red Sox have been highly inconsistent as of late despite taking two of three from the Twins and Rangers, neither of which are good teams. The offense struggled as the Yankees swept them in three games Aug. 17-18.
The Indians have gotten hot at the right time winning five of their last six, and seven of their last 10, games. However, I like the RED SOX (-190) to win outright on the road with Allen on the mound as they’ll likely knock the starter out of the game early.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Indians are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games which is three games better than the Red Sox in that same span. Neither starter should elicit much confidence but Rodriguez has shown signs of life in his last few starts.
Bet the RED SOX -1.5 (-120) to cover the spread and win by 2 or more runs.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Red Sox have been seeing the ball well at the plate as they’ve scored at least 6, and 37 total, runs in their last four games. The total has gone Over in each of their last five games which is a strong trend to follow.
Bet the OVER 9.5 (-130) tonight.
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