The visiting Boston Red Sox hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Indians.
Cleveland sends Josh Tomlin out against Henry Owens for the Boston Red Sox in this game. Tomlin is 6-2 with a 3.03 ERA on the season, while Owens is 4-3 on the year and has a 3.84 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Boston Red Sox listed as underdogs of 128 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.7-5.3 result in favor of the Red Sox. 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
The Cleveland Indians bring a 78-80 record to the battle against the 78-81 Red Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Boston injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 9 (Cleveland Indians) and the No. 4 (Boston Red Sox) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Cleveland Indians and its No. 18-rated batting order, averaging 4.15 runs per nine innings, against the No. 3 line up of the Boston Red Sox at 4.69 runs per outing.
Boston brings the No. 25-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Indians's No. 11-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston looks to rebound from a loss to the Yankees, who beat them 4-1 on Thursday behind a start from C Sabathia at Yankee Stadium.
The Indians were saddled with a loss last time out in T Bauer's start, as they lost 4-2 against Minnesota on Thursday at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Cleveland, Saturday, October 3rd