How many games will the Boston Red Sox win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Red Sox’s MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.
Boston Red Sox’s 2019 recap
The Red Sox endured a rocky 2019 season, finishing 84-78 in Alex Cora’s last season as manager. The bats were alive, but the pitching staff failed to come close to expectations, including Chris Sale, who finished 6-11.
Boston was the second-worst MLB team vs. the run line last season, going 69-93 – only ahead of the Detroit Tigers (66-95). The Red Sox were profitable to OVER betters, however, going a 90-67-5 Over/Under record.
Against the AL East, the Red Sox finished below .500 at 35-41.
Boston Red Sox’s offseason
The Red Sox’s biggest departure of the offseason was undoubtedly Mookie Betts, who they traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a package with SP David Price. SP Rick Porcello, IF/OF Brock Holt and IF Eduardo Nuñez also left by way of free agency.
As for additions, there weren’t many notable ones made by the Red Sox. SP Martin Perez was their most expensive ($6 million one-year deal with a $6.25 million club option for 2021), while CF Kevin Pillar was also brought in to help the outfield.
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- How many games will the Washington Nationals win?
- 2020 MLB rule changes and World Series futures odds
Boston Red Sox’s 2020 schedule
The schedule will be limited to 60 games: 40 against the AL East and 20 against the NL East. Tough matchups with the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and Washington Nationals will make this a road to face.
Travel won’t be a concern with most of the teams in the same relative area, which was the goal for MLB with this modified schedule.
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How many games will the Red Sox win in 2020?
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 4:45 p.m. ET.
The win total projection for Boston is 31.5 games – third in the AL East – with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. The Red Sox have finished above .500 each of the last four years, winning the division three consecutive seasons from 2016-18 … but these aren’t those same Red Sox.
With how much the front office stripped the roster and ace Sale out for the year (Tommy John surgery), it’s hard to see the Red Sox competing for the AL East title unless they get a miraculous effort from the other starters.
I’d take the UNDER 31.5 (-110) on this bet, though it’ll be close because I expect Boston to be right around .500.
Boston Red Sox’s World Series odds
Boston is +3500 to win the World Series, behind 15 other teams. The AL is loaded with championship-caliber clubs, particularly in Boston’s own division.
Thus, the Red Sox are NOT WORTH A BET, even with the big-reward potential of a 35-to-1 payoff. There’s just too much uncertainty.
Boston Red Sox’s playoff odds
Their odds to win the AL pennant is 18-to-1 (+1800), while an AL East crown is 10-to-1 (+1000). I just don’t see it. AVOID.
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