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Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (57-50) and Texas Rangers (52-57) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m (ESPN+). ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 in 2023

Boston heads to Arlington after going 3-3 on a 6-game homestand. They beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday behind 3B Rafael Devers walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning. The Red Sox are 30-22 on the road and 49-58 against the spread (ATS).

The Rangers were routed by the St. Louis Cardinals 10-1 on Wednesday to end their road trip with a record of 1-5. Texas was outscored 41-19 over the 6 games in Toronto and St. Louis. The defending World Series champions sit 4 1/2 games back of the lead in the AL West. Texas is 29-23 at home and 48-61 ATS.

Red Sox at Rangers projected starters

RHP Kutter Crawford vs. RHP Jose Urena

Crawford (6-8, 3.60 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 122 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 11-8 home loss against New York Yankees Saturday
2024 road splits: 3-3, 3.07 ERA (58 2/3 IP, 23 R (20 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 10 starts
Career vs. Rangers: 0-0, 3.75 ERA, 12 IP, 5 ER, 12 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 3 games

Urena (3-5, 3.07 ERA) makes his 27th appearance and 7th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 7-3 loss at Toronto Blue Jays July 27
Career vs. Red Sox: 0-1, 3.38 ERA, 18 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 15 H, 6 BB, 15 K in 3 starts

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Red Sox at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Rangers +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+138) | Rangers -1.5 (-166)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Red Sox at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Rangers 3

Moneyline

BET RED SOX (-122).

I’ve got the Red Sox taking the opener of this 3-game set behind Crawford. He won 2 of his 3 road starts in July allowing just 1 ER over his 2 victories (13 IP) against the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.

The Red Sox have been road warriors this season as they finished the 1st half of the season 29-17 away from Fenway Park.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my bet to the moneyline.

Over/Under

The Red Sox have a 53-47-7 O/U record, including 28-21-3 on the road while Texas is 47-58-4 O/U with an MLB-worst 16-34-2 mark at home. So while the trends say Over, this one might be too close to call so I’m going to AVOID this bet.

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Boston Red Sox at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Red Sox at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (53-45) and Colorado Rockies (36-64) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rockies won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Red Sox continue their 6-game West Coast road trip in Colorado after being swept in Los Angeles by the Dodgers. Boston allowed nearly 7 runs per game in their 3 losses in L.A. to fall to 29-20 on the road. They are 45-53 against the spread (ATS).

Colorado won 2 of 3 games from the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, holding the Giants to just 3 runs in each game at Coors Field. The Rockies score a run more per game at home (4.65) than on the road (3.71). They are 13-18 during intraleague play this season.

Red Sox at Rockies projected starters

RHP Tanner Houck vs. LHP Austin Gomber

Houck (8-6, 2.54 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 117 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 7-0 victory against the Oakland A’s on July 11
2024 road splits: 4-2, 1.91 ERA (47 IP, 14 R (10 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 8 starts
Has never started against the Rockies

Gomber (2-6, 4.61 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 99 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8-1 defeat at Cincinnati Reds on July 11
2024 home splits: 1-1, 3.54 ERA (48 1/3 IP, 20 R (19 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 8 games
Only start vs. Red Sox: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 6-3 road loss on June 14, 2023

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Red Sox at Rockies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Rockies +152 (bet $100 to win $152)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (-120) | Rockies +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Red Sox at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 8, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I’ve got the Red Sox (-180) winning this game but I’m staying away from that moneyline. I’m not willing to pay all that juice.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RED SOX -1.5 (-120).

Boston is facing a far inferior team and angry after getting swept in L.A. There is no way they don’t take at least 2 of 3 in this series. They’ve also got their All-Star Houck on the mound and he should have no problem handling this Rockies lineup, even in Coors. He has allowed 2 ER or less in 4 of his last 5 starts.

Meanwhile, the Rockies are throwing out Gomber, who has allowed at least 4 ER in 6 of his last 7 starts. He has 1 win since the the start of June. Colorado has a 5.34 team ERA at home this season. The Red Sox have got to be licking their chops to face Gomber and this Rockies pitching staff.

Over/Under

BET OVER 10 (-115).

I will say that this is a lukewarm recommendation. I believe the Red Sox will score their runs but I don’t know how much Colorado will put up against Houck and company.

The Over has hit in 7 of their last 10 meetings (all but 2 of those games were in Boston). The Over has also hit in 5 of Gomber’s last 7 starts.

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (32-33) and Chicago White Sox (17-48) conclude a 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 2-1

The Red Sox dropped their 2nd straight game in the series on Saturday, 6-1. RHP Brayan Bello was beat up for 5 ER on 9 hits over 4 2/3 IP. Their only run was a HR from RF Bobby Dalbec. Boston is 2-4 in its last 6 road games.

Chicago will try to break a 6-series losing streak on Sunday. RHP Nick Nastrini had his best start of the season, allowing 1 ER on 2 hits in 4 1/3 IP. RF Gavin Sheets was the offensive hero for the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the 5th inning.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Zack Kelly vs. RHP Chris Flexen

Kelly (0-1, 2.04 ERA) makes his 1st start of the season. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 17 2/3 IP in 12 relief appearances.

Last appearance: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 9-0 home victory over the Atlanta Braves last Wednesday
2024 road splits: 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K in 4 games

Flexen (2-5, 5.19 ERA) makes his 14th appearance (12th start). He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 59 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-6 loss at Chicago Cubs Tuesday
Career vs Red Sox: 1-0, 3.60 ERA, 15 IP, 14 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 10 K in 4 games

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Red Sox at White Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | White Sox +136 (bet $100 to win $136)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (-104) | White Sox +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 7, Red Sox 6

Moneyline.

BET WHITE SOX (+138).

I feel like this game is a toss up especially with the Red Sox putting an opener out there. It’s almost like waiving the white flag and trying to get back on the plane to Boston.

I’ll take the plus-odds on Chicago, which has outscored the Red Sox 13-3 over the last 2 games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to focus my bet on the moneyline and not worry about the run line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

I see this game as a shootout. When you look at this pitching situation, it definitely sets up for a lot of offense. It definitely helps the Over cause when the White Sox allow MLB’s 2nd-most runs per game (5.31). The Red Sox are putting out a kid making his 1st career start and Boston has allowed 7 and 6 runs the last 2 games.

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Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (5-2) and Los Angeles Angels (4-2) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Angel Stadium is slated for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Angels won 4-3 last season

The Red Sox are in the midst of a 10-game road trip to start the 2024 season. After splitting 4 games against the Seattle mariners, Boston just completed a sweep of the Oakland Athletics, holding them to a grand total of 4 runs over the 3 games. Boston’s pitching staff has a 1.54 ERA through 7 games. The Red Sox will play their 1st game at Fenway Park on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Angels just wrapped up a 6-game road trip with a 3-game sweep of the Marlins in Miami. After allowing 24 runs in their 1st 2 games, the Angels have given up just 8 during a current 4-game win streak. The Halos have been carried offensively by red-hot LF Taylor Ward, batting .320 with 3 HRs and 8 RBI.

Red Sox at Angels projected starters

RHP Kutter Crawford vs. RHP Griffin Canning

Crawford (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.67 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 6 innings.

2023 road stats: 6-3, 2.49 ERA (72 1/3 IP, 20 ER) in 12 starts and 4 relief appearances
Last start vs. Mariners: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 4-3 road loss Saturday
Has never faced the Angels as a starter

Canning (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 3.6 K/9 in 5 innings.

2023 home stats: 4-5, 4.66 ERA (58 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts and 1 relief appearances
Last start vs. Orioles: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K in a 13-4 road loss Saturday
Last start vs. Red Sox: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 4-0 home loss on May 23, 2023

Red Sox at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Angels -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+155) | Angels +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Red Sox at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 4, Angels 2

Moneyline

BET RED SOX (-105).

While both teams come into this series red hot, I like Boston to take the opener on Friday night.

Crawford looked great in his 1st start against the Mariners. Canning got knocked around for 5 ER by the Orioles in his 2024 debut. Griffin has just 1 victory since Aug. 1, 2023 (over 9 starts).

The Angels are hitting just .202 as a team against righties with a 2-2 record. Boston is 4-2 against righties hitting .250 as a team.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to save my bet for the moneyline, and not pay that juice on the spread.

Over/Under

AVOID.

My lean is the Under as you can tell from my game prediction, but I’m not confident enough to make it my official bet. These 2 teams are 9-11 against the Over in their last 20 games combined. I just don’t see an edge in either direction, I’d rather save my wager for the moneyline.

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Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Astros (75-58) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (69-63) on Tuesday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 3-2

The Astros defeated the Red Sox 13-5 Monday in the series opener as 2B Jose Altuve and OF Yordan Alvarez both produced 4-hit outings. Houston has won 3 straight games and is now only 1 game behind the Seattle Mariners for the division lead in the AL West and is in possession of an AL Wild Card playoff berth.

The Red Sox were blown out by 8 runs on Monday despite OF Masataka Yoshida tallying 3 hits and OF Adam Duvall hitting a 2-run homer. Boston has lost 3 of its last 4 games and is 5 1/2 games behind the Astros for the final Wild Card spot in the AL.

Astros at Red Sox projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. RHP Brayan Bello

France (9-5, 3.51 ERA) makes his 19th start and 20th appearance. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 110 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 2 1/3 IP, 10 ER, 11 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 17-1 home loss in his first career start vs. Red Sox Thursday
2023 road stats: 5-2, 1.92 ERA (51 2/3 IP, 11 ER) in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance

Bello (10-7, 3.56 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 126 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 17-1 road victory opposite France Thursday
Home stats: 4-5, 3.41 ERA (66 IP, 25 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Astros: 1-0, 1.17 ERA (7 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

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Astros at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Astros +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Red Sox -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | Red Sox -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Astros at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Astros 5

Moneyline

I’ll take the RED SOX (-125) Tuesday in this rematch of last Thursday’s affair between France and Bello. While it’s improbable to predict a 17-1 lopsided win for the Red Sox again, Bello should lead Boston to another win at home.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Astros should keep this game within 2 runs, I’ll PASS on the run line in this contest. Wagering on Houston’s spread isn’t worth the risk at nearly -190 odds.

Over/Under

OVER 10 (-115) is the play in this game as plenty of runs have been scored when the Astros and Red Sox have squared off this season. There have been 18 runs scored in back-to-back games between these clubs and the Over is 5-0 in their first 5 meetings this season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (79-48) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (68-61) on Saturday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

In Friday’s 7-4 win against the Red Sox, the Dodgers came back from being down 3-0 as 1B Freddie Freeman tallied 4 hits. Los Angeles has won 3 consecutive outings and is 12 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.

While the Red Sox fell to the Dodgers on Friday, RF Alex Verdugo, 3B Rafael Devers, 1B Triston Casas, SS Trevor Story, and C Reese McGuire all produced multi-hit outings. Boston is currently 3½ games behind the Houston Astros for the final AL Wild Card spot.

Dodgers at Red Sox projected starters

LHP Julio Urias vs. LHP James Paxton

Urias (11-6, 4.15 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 106 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 3-1 home victory vs. Miami Marlins last Saturday
2023 road stats: 3-5, 6.80 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Red Sox (regular season): 0-0, 0.00 ERA (2 IP, 0 ER) in 1 relief appearance

Paxton (7-4, 3.79 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 90 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 9-4 loss at Astros Monday
2023 home stats: 3-1, 2.58 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 11 ER) in 7 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-0, 4.85 ERA (13 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts

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Dodgers at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Red Sox +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Red Sox +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Red Sox 4

Moneyline

After a come-from-behind victory on Friday, I’ll side with the DODGERS (-135) in Saturday’s matchup. Urias has pitched better in recent starts, and Paxton is coming off a start where he surrendered 6 earned runs.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+125) is worth taking in this contest as Los Angeles has been winning games by multiple runs recently. In 7 of the team’s last 8 victories, the Dodgers have won by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

Even with Urias allowing 1 earned run or fewer in 3 of his last 5 starts, I’ll back the OVER 9.5 (-115) in this game. The Over hit in Friday’s showdown and the Dodgers have performed well against left-handed pitchers recently.

Since the start of July, the Dodgers boast the 8th-best ISO (.201), the 7th-best wOBA (.361), and the 6th-best wRC+ (130) against southpaws.

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Boston Red Sox at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Red Sox at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (56-47) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the San Francisco Giants (56-48) Saturday at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 1-0

In Friday’s 3-2 victory over the Giants, 1B Triston Casas hit his 16th home run (4th in the last 5 games) of the season, and he had his 5th multi-hit performance in the last 6 games. Boston has won 5 straight games and is 7 games back of the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East.

It was DH Joc Pederson and OF Michael Conforto, who supplied the 2 runs for the Giants Friday as Pederson hit his 11th homer of the season. Despite losing Friday, San Francisco remains 3 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race.

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Red Sox at Giants projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. RHP Ryan Walker

Paxton (6-2, 3.46 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 65 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in an 8-6 home win over the New York Mets on July 22.
Road stats: 4-2, 4.38 ERA (37 IP, 18 ER) in 7 starts.
Career vs. Giants: 1-0, 4.76 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 3 ER) in 1 start.

Walker (3-0, 2.70 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 33 1/3 IP.

Last start: No decision, 2 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K in an 8-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on July 26.
Home stats: 1-0, 3.12 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 6 ER) in 12 games (5 starts).
Never faced the Red Sox.

Red Sox at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Giants -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+145) | Giants +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Red Sox at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 4, Giants 3

Moneyline

With how Boston has performed recently, I’ll side with the RED SOX (-115) on the road in Saturday’s contest. Paxton should have success against a Giants lineup that features a few lefties.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Giants should keep this game close at home, I’ll PASS on betting on the run line in this matchup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is how I’d wager on the run total with Paxton on the mound for the Red Sox. Since the start of June, the Giants have the 4th-lowest ISO (.117), wOBA (.283) and wRC+ (77) against left-handed pitching.

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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (46-52) finish a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (52-47) on Sunday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Mets lost 8-6 to the Red Sox Saturday to give them 6 losses in their last 10 contests. New York is 17 1/2 games back of the Atlanta Braves atop the NL East and are 7 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran, 1B Triston Casas (2), SS Yu Chang, and DH Justin Turner all homered in Saturday’s win. Boston snapped a 3-game losing skid with the victory and is now 8 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

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Mets at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. LHP Brennan Bernardino

Carrasco (3-3, 5.35 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 65 2/3 IP.

Has walked 2 or more batters in 10 of his first 13 starts
Has given up at least 1 HR in 11 of his 13 starts

Bernardino (1-0, 2.48 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 32 2/3 IP.

Has yet to pitch more than 2 innings in his first 3 starts
Handed things off to RHP Nick Pivetta in his last 2 starts
As a starter: 0-0, 1.69 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K

Mets at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Red Sox -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-155) | Red Sox -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mets at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Mets 4

Moneyline

The RED SOX (-145) are my play in Sunday night’s matchup considering how both of these teams have performed recently. Boston has won 7 of the last 8 meetings overall with New York.

Run line/Against the spread

RED SOX -1.5 (+125) has decent value with the Mets rolling out Carrasco. Boston has defeated its opponent by multiple runs in 7 of its last 8 wins.

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Over/Under

OVER 9.5 (-115) is how I’d play the run total with Carrasco drawing another start for the Mets. Both of these teams are top 6 in ISO, top 7 in wOBA, and top 8 in wRC+ against right-handed pitching since the start of July (Pivetta will likely pitch the most innings for Boston on Sunday).

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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (45-51) will begin a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (51-46) on Friday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since Red Sox swept 4 games in 2021

The Mets lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday, which snapped a 3-game winning streak. New York is 17 1/2 games back of the 1st-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East.

The Red Sox were defeated 6-5 on Wednesday by the Oakland Athletics. Boston has still gone 7-3 in its last 10 games and is in 4th place, 8 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East.

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Mets at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Kodai Senga vs. RHP Kutter Crawford

Senga (7-5, 3.20 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.

Has walked multiple batters in 13 of his 17 starts
Has tallied 6 or more strikeouts in 14 of his 17 starts

Crawford (4-4, 3.74 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 67 1/3 innings.

Has recorded 5 or more strikeouts in 4 of his last 6 starts
Red Sox have won his 3 straight starts

Mets at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Red Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-190) | Red Sox -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mets at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Mets 4

Moneyline

With the Mets still failing show any consistency, I’ll back the RED SOX (-120) at home on Friday. The Mets are 22-29 on the road while the Red Sox are 26-22 at home. Also, Boston has won 17 of its last 28 games.

Run line/Against the spread

Crawford has pitched better in recent starts, but I’ll PASS on the run line in this game as the Mets should keep it close.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the lean in this game despite Senga’s walk issues and Crawford’s inconsistent pitching. The Mets are 7-2-1 to the Over in their last 10 games overall while the Red Sox have gone Under in 30 of their last 53 games overall.

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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Yankees (39-30) and Boston Red Sox (34-35) begin a 3-game series Friday in Beantown at Fenway Park. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Red Sox and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 2-1

The Yankees head to Boston after splitting a 2-game series with their crosstown rival Mets. The Yankees have struggled to produce runs over their last 6-games scoring more than 3 runs just once over that stretch. .

Boston welcomes in their division rival for this 3-game set after dropping 2 of 3 home games to the Colorado Rockies. As a matter of fact, the Red Sox have lost 7 of their last 10 games at Fenway. They are allowing nearly 5 runs per game over that stretch.

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Yankees at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Domingo German vs. RHP Tanner Houck

Gore (4-3, 3.49 ERA) will make his 13th start of 2023. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 67 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 3-1 home victory vs. Red Sox Saturday
Career vs. Red Sox: 3-2, 3.64 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 34 ER), 65 K in 13 appearances (11 starts)
2023 away splits: 2-0, 4.20 ERA (30 IP, 14 ER), .204 OBA in 6 starts

Houck (3-6, 5.23 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 63 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 3-1 road loss at Yankees Saturday
Career vs. Yankees (regular season): 2-2, 2.41 ERA (33 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 31 K in 10 games (5 starts)
2023 home splits: 2-2, 6.19 ERA (32 IP, 22 ER), .250 OBA in 6 starts

Yankees at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Red Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-190) | Red Sox -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Yankees at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Red Sox 2

Moneyline

BET YANKEES (+100).

We had this pitching matchup June 10 in New York with the Yankees taking it 3-1. German shut down the Red Sox for 6 innings and I don’t see that changing even with this game being played in Boston. I like this wager but don’t bet the farm.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ALTERNATE LINE of YANKEES -1.5 (+155) for a HALF UNIT.

I’ve already mentioned that I like the Yankees to win this game. I like this bet because of the plus-money of +155.

New York has the better pitcher, while Boston’s Houck has struggled at Fenway, allowing at least 4 runs in each of his last 3 home starts.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-105) is the lean. German has not allowed more than 3 earned runs against the Red Sox in any of his last 5 starts against them. Houck has not allowed more than 3 earned runs against the Yankees in any of his last 5 starts against them.

In the last series between these rivals, all 3-games went Under this number. In fact, no game in that series had more than 5 total runs scored.

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