The Boston Red Sox are on cruise control right now after winning 14 of their previous 17 games but will be in tough when they do battle with the Cleveland Indians on Monday. The Indians, who have triumphed in eight of their last 10, opened as -127 home favorites with a total of 9.5.
Eduardo Rodriguez and Mike Clevinger are expected to get the ball for the BoSox and Tribe, respectively. Rodriguez (4-3, 3.97 ERA) allowed four runs on eight hits in 5.1 innings of work in his last appearance against St. Louis, taking the loss in the process. The 24-year-old is 3-3 with a 4.09 ERA in 10 games on the road this season and will be facing Cleveland for the first time since 2015.
Clevinger (6-5, 3.75) was ripped for five runs on seven hits and four walks in three innings in his last outing vs the Red Sox on July 31. The hurler fared much better in his last start, however, striking out nine while breezing through seven scoreless frames in a winning effort against Tampa Bay on August 12.
The Red Sox have been absolutely hammering right-handed pitching of late. In Boston’s last 12 vs righties, they’re 11-1 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Boston Red Sox before the first pitch in this match found them as 120 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the OVER/UNDER total of 9.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.1-4.9 win for the Red Sox on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cleveland (68-54) will face the 71-52 Red Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Boston injuries news.
The Cleveland Indians sit at No. 6 in the current MLB power poll here at OddsShark, while the Boston Red Sox sit at No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 7 ranked offense (4.87 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 3 at 4.03 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 8.77 hits per game, less than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (9.11 hits on average).
Defensively, Boston features the No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.03 runs per game. Cleveland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 9 at home, scoring 5 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox grabbed a win last time out, defeating Sonny Gray and the Yankees 5-1 on Sunday at Fenway Park.
The Indians endured a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Royals on Sunday, with Danny Salazar throwing 4.2 innings of 12-hit ball at Kauffman Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Cleveland, Tuesday, August 22