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The Boston Red Sox (19-17) and Atlanta Braves (21-12) wrap up a 2-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 1-0
Boston fell 4-2 against Atlanta Tuesday while failing to cash as a +167 road underdog. C Reese McGuire and CF Ceddanne Rafaela each had an RBI. RHP Justin Slaten allowed 2 earned runs in the 8th inning and picked up the loss.
Atlanta snapped a 3-game losing streak with Tuesday night’s win while cashing as a -183 home favorite. A 2-run home run off the bat of LF Jarred Kelenic opened the scoring for the Braves in the 3rd, while a 2-run 8th inning is what sealed the victory. RHP Joe Jimenez allowed 0 ER in 1 inning of relief and picked up the win.
Red Sox at Braves projected starters
RHP Nick Pivetta vs. LHP Chris Sale
Pivetta (1-1, 0.82 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 11 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 1-0 victory at Oakland A’s April 3
- Has been out since with an elbow injury
- Has allowed 1 ER (1 HR) this season while striking out 13 and walking 1
Sale (3-1, 3.44 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 36 2/3 innings.
- Braves are 4-2 in his starts
- Has allowed 1 ER or fewer in 2 straight starts
- Has allowed 14 ER (4 HR) while striking out 42 and walking 7
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Red Sox at Braves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Braves -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Red Sox at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 4, Red Sox 3
Moneyline
BET BRAVES (-200).
While there is not a lot of value on the Braves to win, this matchup features a pitching duel that should limit the value of the run line.
Boston has lost 3 of its last 4 on the road and scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 of its last 5 games, while Atlanta has won 3 of its last 4 at home and scored 4 or more runs in each of the 3 wins.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
While you could sprinkle the Braves -1.5 (+100), due to the pitching duel, there is low confidence in a large margin of victory.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-120).
Boston has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games. In 4 of Boston’s last 5 games, it has either scored 2 or fewer runs and/or allowed 4 or fewer.
Atlanta has failed to hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and scored 4 or fewer runs in 8 of its last 10, including 4 straight.
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