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Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians Game 1 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (85-66) and Cleveland Indians (74-76) will play a doubleheader Thursday to open a five-game series that runs through the weekend. First pitch for Game 1 is set for 1:10 p.m. ET at Progressive Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

White Sox RHP Reynaldo Lopez (3-3, 3.00 ERA) makes his 18th appearance (8th start). He has a 0.94 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 48 IP.

Has been pretty solid this season, though not quite as good as the ERA would suggest, as he has been helped by a .229 BABIP.
He is coming off his worst outing of the year where he served up 7 ER over 4 IP against the Angels. He has registered a 4.50 ERA and 8.0 K/9 through 28 IP across his seven starts.

Indians RHP Aaron Civale (11-4, 3.40 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 111 1/3 IP.

Missed more than two months due to a sprained finger, and has made three starts since his return from the injured list. He’s had mixed results over that span that total 6 ER allowed over 13 2/3 IP with a 13/4 K/BB.
Has put up a 3.81 ERA and 7.3 K/9 across 54 1/3 IP through his nine home starts.

White Sox at Indians Game 1 odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: White Sox -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Indians +110 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (+133) | Indians +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

Prediction

White Sox 5, Indians 3

Money line (ML)

Civale has been decent since his return, but his fastball velocity is down almost a full tick and he has a weak 7.3% swinging-strike rate. He has managed to deliver two pretty good starts and one bad one during that stretch, and he’ll face a tough test against a Chicago team that ranks seventh in runs scored and sixth in wRC+ against right-handed pitching league-wide.

Back the WHITE SOX (-135).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

This looks like a pretty even matchup that could very well stay close throughout. There doesn’t appear to be much value on either side of this line, so the wise move is to simply PASS on the run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

Civale isn’t quite back to being his usual self yet, as the velocity and whiffs are down since he has come back from a lengthy IL stint. On the other side, not surprisingly, Lopez hasn’t been quite as good in a starting role as he is in relief.

As part of a doubleheader, keep in mind that this will be a seven-inning game. Neither pitcher is looking too dominant right now, so look for the offenses to muster enough runs to push the total OVER 6.5 (-135).

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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Kansas City Royals (69-82) and Cleveland Indians (73-76) play the third game of a four-game set Tuesday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Royals vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Royals LHP Daniel Lynch (4-5, 5.34 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 through 59 IP.

Allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits with a walk in 2 innings in a 7-2 home to the Oakland Athletics Thursday.
Faced the Indians May 3 in his MLB debut, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision.

Indians RHP Cal Quantrill (6-3, 2.89 ERA) makes his 21st start and 39th appearance this season. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 137 IP.

Has won consecutive starts for the first time since July 17 when he beat the A’s after defeating the Royals July 10.
Is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA across 8 innings in one start and one relief appearances vs. the Royals this season.

Royals at Indians odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Indians -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Royals +1.5 (-165) | Indians -1.5 (+133)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

Prediction

Indians 6, Royals 3

Money line (ML)

The INDIANS (-145) are looking to bounce back after getting swept by the Royals in a doubleheader Monday. Cleveland is a strong play behind Quantrill, as the right-hander has really pitched well of late.

Look for Cleveland to rattle off several runs and inch closed to the .500 mark.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

INDIANS -1.5 (+133) are worth a roll of the dice on the run line. Cleveland has dropped five in a row at home, but it’s still 51-23 in the past 74 games as a home favorite. Back Cleveland behind Quantrill as he enters with wins in back-to-back starts.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to the UNDER 9.5 (-122). The Under has hit in 12 of the past 17 inside the division for the Royals, while going 4-1 in the past five against a right-handed starter. They’re going to struggle piling up offense against Quantrill, who is pitching with a lot of confidence right now.

The Under is also 7-3 in Cleveland’s past 10 inside the division, and 5-2 in the past seven at home.

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Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (69-72) and Minnesota Twins (63-81) are lined up for a Tuesday doubleheader at Target Field in Minneapolis. The opener of the twin bill and three-game series is slated for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Indians vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Triston McKenzie is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. Through 21 games (20 starts), McKenzie is 4-6 with a 4.44 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 through 103 1/3 IP.

Allowed 1 run across 6 IP against Minnesota Wednesday. Current Twins batters own a small-sample .556 OPS against him.
Clocked a 1.00 ERA and 0.41 WHIP across his last four starts.

RHP Joe Ryan is the projected starting pitcher for the Twins. He is a rookie making his third start after posting a 3.41 ERA and 0.79 WHIP across 66 innings in Triple-A this summer. Through two starts for the Twins, he has allowed 3 ER over 12 IP, walking 1 and striking out 9.

Pitched 7 scoreless innings with one hit allowed at Cleveland on Wednesday.

Indians at Twins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Indians +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Twins -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-220) | Twins -1.5 (+175)
Over/Under: 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

Prediction

Twins 5, Indians 3

Money line (ML)

Cleveland had an off day Monday, and it was likely a much-needed one. The Indians have gone just 2-8 over their last 10 games and scored just 2.9 runs per game on a .578 OPS over that spell. Those 10 games include four against these Twins and Cleveland dropped three of four against Minnesota Sept. 6-9.

Minnesota dropped a Monday makeup game at Yankee Stadium, which was a one-day trip after losing two of three to the Kansas City Royals over the weekend. The Twins head into Tuesday’s double-dip having lost four of their last five games. Their offense — a top-third group for most of this season — has produced a mere .690 OPS since Aug. 19.

The Twins have taken 10 of 16 games from the Indians this season and are the lean on the money line; however, the price is attractive enough on the run line to make that the value play. PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Cleveland is 1-5 in its last six series openers.

The Twins are plus-24 in their season run differential against the Indians. All three of Minnesota’s wins against Cleveland last week were by 3 runs.

McKenzie’s recent success has been somewhat built on a beneficial batting average on balls in play (.180 BABIP since June 1). The righty-righty matchup favors the home nine from a platoon standpoint with Minnesota possessing a .747 OPS against right-handed pitching).

BACK THE TWINS -1.5 (+175).

Over/Under (O/U)

There’s some tilt against the pitchers here and some afternoon weather which includes an outward breeze and both starters are fly-ball types.

TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Indians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) and Cleveland Indians (69-71) conclude their three-game series at Progressive Field Sunday. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Brewers vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Brewers LHP Eric Lauer (5-5, 3.18 ERA) makes his 17th start in his 21st game. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 96 1/3 IP.

Making his seventh straight start and has recorded a 1.97 ERA across 32 IP through the previous six outings.
Has benefited from a below-average .258 BABIP while recording a 4.12 FIP and 4.30 xFIP.

Indians RHP Aaron Civale (10-3, 3.25 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 102 1/3 IP.

Making his second start since June after returning Sept. 7 from the 60-day injured list. Allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins his last time out.
Has also benefits from a below-average BABIP (.251) and an above-average LOB rate (79.9%) while sporting a 4.24 xERA.

Brewers at Indians odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Brewers -125 (bet $120 to win $100) | Indians +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread/ATS: Brewers -1.5 (+130) | Indians +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Prediction

Brewers 5, Indians 3

Money line (ML)

The biggest factor in this selection is simply that Cleveland has been on a major downswing that has resulted in a 3-7 record across its last 10 games and a 14-16 record over its last 30.

Cleveland is 26th in wRC+ and 25th in both wOBA and OPS over the last 14 days and has plated just nine runs through the first six games of its home stand.

There’s not a notable edge for either side in the starting pitching matchup, and the bullpens have been underperforming similarly for both squads over the last two weeks.

Until Cleveland shows its bats are ready to do some damage they’re a bet-against for me, particularly against one of the league’s best road teams.

BACK the BREWERS (-125).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

This seems to be a good spot for the Brewers to get ahead by a few runs and hang in there given Cleveland’s struggles at the plate.

Milwaukee has one of the league’s best cover rates as a road favorite at 58.7%, and across 46 games it’s a position the Brewers have been in a lot.

Cleveland hasn’t fared particularly well as a home underdog straight up (8-22) or against the spread (14-16), both records ranking among the worst in the majors.

There’s value to be had at plus money with the Brewers winning by 2 or more runs. Consider a partial-unit play on MILWAUKEE -1.5 (+130).

Over/Under (O/U)

Both squads are very middle of the pack concerning their platoon splits at the plate, both bullpens have underperformed recently but are top-10 units on the season, and I’m simply not prepared to back Cleveland doing enough damage Sunday to push this one over the number.

Cleveland has struggled in run production all season, so even if the bats do get going that doesn’t necessarily mean an outburst is in the cards.

I lean to the UNDER 9.5 (-130).

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Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (67-66) and Boston Red Sox (79-59) play the finale of a three-game series Sunday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Indians at Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Indians RHP Zach Plesac (9-4, 4.49 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 through 114 1/3 IP.

Allowed no runs and just 2 hits and no walks against 7 strikeouts across 7 IP in a win against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday.
Has won three straight decisions across his last four starts, and he hasn’t lost since Aug. 3, a span of five outings.

Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta (9-7, 4.67 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 and 4.1 BB/9 through 135 IP.

Was pounded for 4 runs on 6 hits and 5 walks with 6 strikeouts across just 5 IP Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Has a 4-2 record, 5.60 ERA and .845 opponent OPS across 64 1/3 IP spanning 13 home starts.

Indians at Red Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Indians +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Red Sox -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-165) | Red Sox -1.5 (bet +133)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Prediction

Indians 4, Red Sox 3

Money line (ML)

The INDIANS (+122) are a solid play in the series finale, as Plesac has been pitching well lately, and Pivetta hasn’t fared nearly as well for the Red Sox.

Boston outscored Cleveland 12-8 in the first two games of this series, including a 4-3 win Saturday; however, look for the Indians to salvage something out of the series.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The INDIANS +1.5 (-165) aren’t as good of a value as they are straight up, obviously, but if you’re not feeling Cleveland to win in an upset and want some insurance, have at it.

The Indians covered the run line in Saturday’s affair, even though they lost. So, it’s not a terrible play.

Over/Under (O/U)

Playing UNDER 9.5 (-112) is the way to go. While Pivetta has been a little shaky lately, the Under is still 6-1 across his last seven outings, and 8-2 across the past 10 starts for the right-hander.

While the Over is an eye-popping 6-0-2 across Plesac’s past eight starts, it’s mostly due to the offense, and not his fault. He allowed 2 or fewer runs in three of his last four outings.

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Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (67-64) and Boston Red Sox (77-59) open a three-game set Friday. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Indians vs. Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Indians RHP Cal Quantrill (4-2, 2.93 ERA) makes his 18th start and 36th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 116 2/3 IP.

Is 4-1 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.18 WHIP as a starter.
Allowed 1 earned run on 6 hits and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts through 7 IP in a no-decision start Saturday against Boston.
Is 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA over 55 IP across nine starts in the second half of the season. He allowed more than 2 earned runs in an outing just once in that span.

Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi (10-8, 3.71 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 150 1/3 IP.

Opposed Quantrill Saturday and allowed 2 earned runs on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts over 5 1/3 IP to take a no-decision in Cleveland.
Has a 3.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 8.9 K/9 across 15 starts at Fenway Park.

Indians at Red Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Indians +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Red Sox -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-135) | Red Sox -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Prediction

Boston 4, Cleveland 3

Money line (ML)

The Red Sox are one of the league’s premier hitting teams against right-handed pitching. Boston ranks no worse than seventh in wRC+, wOBA and OPS against righties while Cleveland ranks no better than 19th in any of those categories.

Eovaldi has been lights out at Fenway Park. He has recorded a 0.99 ERA and 0.74 WHIP while tossing at least 7 innings in each of his last five starts at home.

This line is starting to gt up there. If it surpasses -200 the play is probably to just use it in a parlay but for the time being you can BET the RED SOX (-190).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Quantrill allowed more than 2 earned runs just once over his last nine outings, although he’s likely producing numbers a bit over his head as his Statcast expected ERA and his xFIP are more than a full run higher than his surface ERA.

Boston’s bullpen has been absolutely ravaged over the last 30 days and is 20th or worse in SEIRA, xFIP, ERA and K-BB% over that span. Cleveland’s ‘pen isn’t a great deal better – in fact in some instances ranking worse – but I’m just not eager to get behind those metrics and risk seeing things slip away late in the game.

PASS on the run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

I anticipated this number would be lower than it was posted at and instead we’re actually seeing it a little higher in some places.

You can try to wait out a rise to 9 if that’s more your style, but factoring Eovaldi’s success at home (which will hopefully limit bullpen exposure) and a number of members of Boston’s starting lineup sidelined due to COVID-19 related issues I’m “leaning” toward the Under.

Here’s to hoping Quantrill continues to pitch beyond his means Friday. Play the UNDER 8.5 (+105).

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Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (66-64) and Kansas City Royals (59-73) clash Thursday in the finale of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Indians vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Triston McKenzie is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. He is 3-5 with a 4.83 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, and 4.6 BB/9 in 91 1/3 IP over 18 starts and one relief appearance.

Coming off a big August where he clocked a 1.93 ERA and 0.50 WHIP across four starts.
Owns a 5.21 ERA on the road.

LHP Mike Minor is the projected starting pitcher for the Royals. He is 8-11 with a 5.30 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, and 2.5 BB/9 over 147 2/3 IP through 26 starts.

Has been hurt by a low 65.6% left-on-base rate.
Has a 4.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven second-half starts, recording at least 6 IP in five of them.

Indians at Royals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:29 p.m. ET.

Money line: Indians -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Royals -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Indians -1.5 (+145) | Royals +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Prediction

Royals 4, Indians 3

Money line (ML)

Cleveland has taken the first two games of this series and is 8-3 over its last 11 games. The Indians have banged out 5.6 runs per game on the strength of an .873 OPS during that stretch.

Kansas City has had a couple of surges in the second half, but both have been followed by regression. It’s been games on home turf that have exhibited the most slide. The Royals are just 3-7 with a .609 OPS in their last 10 games at Kauffman Stadium.

McKenzie goes on the road after logging his two highest pitch counts of the season (105 pitches two games back, 96 in his last). A backslide Thursday would not be a surprise. Minor has been solid of late.

Consider KANSAS CITY (-108) as a partial-unit play in this series finale.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

With a lean on the home nine, the price here nixes any value potential. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The starter upside – and a Cleveland bullpen edge if McKenzie falters – tilts the equation toward the Under. Both teams have batting numbers a bit overcooked compared to Statcast quality-of-contact figures.

TAKE THE UNDER 8.5 (-108).

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Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Boston Red Sox (74-56) and Cleveland Indians (63-63) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Red Sox vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi (10-8, 3.72 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 through 145 IP.

Allowed one unearned run, four hits and no walks with seven strikeouts across seven innings in a no-decision against the Texas Rangers Monday.
Has posted a 1-2 record, 3.80 ERA and 27 strikeouts with just four walks across 23 2/3 IP over four outings in August.

Indians RHP Cal Quantrill (4-2, 3.04 ERA) makes his 17th start and 35th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 109 2/3 IP.

Yielded just two hits and two walks with nine strikeouts across seven scoreless frames in a win over the Los Angeles Angels Sunday.
Has posted a 2-0 record and 1.45 ERA with just one homer, 10 walks and 34 strikeouts across 31 IP over five starts in August.

Red Sox at Indians odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Red Sox -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Indians +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread/ATS: Red Sox -1.5 (+105) | Indians +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Prediction

Red Sox 4, Indians 2

Money line (ML)

The RED SOX (-155) are moderate favorites as they look to win the series after taking the series opener 4-3 Friday. Both Eovaldi and Quantrill have been pitching well lately, so don’t expect this one to be an easy win. But Boston should be able to ease by the future Guardians in this middle game of the set.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The RED SOX -1.5 (+105) are worth a small-unit play at plus-money. Boston didn’t cover the run line Friday, but they have their All-Star Eovaldi on the bump. The Indians +1.5 (-130) will have a difficult time solving him.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 9.5 (-135) is the best play on the board in this one. Eovaldi and Quantrill have been limiting the damage in August, pitching very well, and we should have another Under result like we saw Friday night.

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Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

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)

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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Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (62-63) and Cleveland Indians (60-61) play the finale of a three-game set Sunday at BB&T Ballpark in Williamsport, Pa. for the MLB Little League Classic with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the Angels vs. Indians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Angels LHP Jose Suarez (5-6, 3.88 ERA) makes his eigth start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 through 60 1/3 IP.

Allowed 2 runs on four hits and 3 walks with 6 strikeouts across 5 innings against the New York Yankees on the road Monday for his second straight loss.
Suarez dropped four of his last five outings, and he failed to last longer than 5 2/3 innings in any of his appearances this season.

Indians RHP Cal Quantrill (3-2, 3.24 ERA) makes his 16th start and his 34th appearance. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 102 2/3 IP.

Allowed 3 runs on 8 hits and a walk with 4 strikeouts across 5 innings in a no-decision at the Minnesota Twins Monday.
Quantrill is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA across 24 innings over four starts in August, and he hasn’t taken a loss over 13 starts and one relief appearance dating back to June 6.

Angels at Indians odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Angels +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Indians -133 (bet $133 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (-200) | Indians -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Prediction

Indians 7, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The INDIANS (-133) are moderate favorites in Williamsport, as they look to complete the sweep of this three-game set. Cleveland outscored Los Angeles 14-2 in the first two games and Quantrill has really been spinning it well in the past month or two.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Take INDIANS -1.5 (+150), as they’re a solid value.

The first three Little League Classics saw the winning team average 7.0 runs per game, with the losing side posting a mere 2.0 runs per outing.

Last season’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles was canceled after the Little League World Series was wiped out due to COVID-19.

This will be the first game played between major league teams in Williamsport since the Chicago Cubs roughed up the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Aug. 18, 2019.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9.5 (+110) is the lean.

Suarez is 1-4 with a 6.12 ERA across his past five outings.

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