The visiting Philadelphia Phillies hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox will rely on Joe Kelly to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Adam Morgan will be his counterpart for the Philadelphia Phillies. Joe Kelly is 8-6 this season, and Adam Morgan is 5-4.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Boston Red Sox as -200 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 6.3-4.5 win for the Red Sox on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Boston Red Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Red Sox sport a record of 61-72 heading into this matchup, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 53-81 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies odds would favor the Red Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Philadelphia is at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston Red Sox No. 4-rated offense, averaging 4.53 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.1 in runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have averaged 9.2 hits per game so far, more than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (8.67 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Philadelphia owns the No. 29-rated road mark, allowing 5.39 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 3 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 9-4 to New York on Wednesday at Citi Field.
Boston suffered a 13-8 loss against New York on Wednesday, as Henry Owens wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Fenway Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Boston, Saturday, September 5th