Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox Betting Lines and Pick

The Boston Red Sox look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Atlanta Braves arrive at Fenway Park on Saturday.

Boston hands the ball to starter Drew Pomeranz in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-2 mark on the year. Atlanta counters with Sean Newcomb, who will try to quiet the fans and the Red Sox bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Boston Red Sox as -144 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 10 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.0 win for the Braves on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

35-16 Boston battles the Braves, currently with a 29-20 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Atlanta injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 10-ranked Boston Red Sox and the No. 8-rated Atlanta Braves in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 2 ranked offense (5.29 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 10 at 3.92 runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have been averaging 9.37 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (9.2 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Boston has the No. 5-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 10 mark in runs allowed.