A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Chicago White Sox dueling the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Fenway Park.
Boston hands the ball to starter Chris Sale in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-3 mark on the year. Chicago counters with Dylan Covey, 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 -313 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.8-2.4 victory for the Red Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Red Sox bring a 43-20 record to the battle against the 20-40 White Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Chicago injuries news.
The Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox odds would favor the Red Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston is rated No. 4 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Boston Red Sox No. 2-ranked scoring average of 5.32 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox offense rated No. 24 and scoring 3.97 runs per game. The Red Sox have averaged 9.35 hits per game to date this season, more than the White Sox hitters have managed (8.28 per nine innings).
Boston owns the No. 7 defense, allowing 5.32 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 28-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jose Berrios fanned 10 Chicago batters in the team's last outing, leading the Twins to a 7-2 victory over the White Sox at Target Field.
The Red Sox endured a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Tigers on Thursday, with Jalen Beeks throwing 4 innings of 7-hit ball at Fenway Park.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
- Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Chi White Sox is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
- Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games
- Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Boston, Saturday, June 9th
