Boston Sends Eduardo Rodriguez vs Chad Kuhl in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Red Sox Game

The Boston Red Sox host Pittsburgh on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 2-0 mark against the 0-2 Pirates in MLB betting odds action at Fenway Park.

Boston sends Eduardo Rodriguez out against Chad Kuhl for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this game. Rodriguez is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Kuhl is 0-0 on the year and has a 0.00 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as underdogs of 155 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-2.3 win for the Red Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Boston (2-0) will face the 0-2 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Boston Red Sox at No. 5 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 16 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 12 ranked offense (4 runs per game) against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 19 at 4 runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have been averaging 9 hits per game, more than the Pittsburgh Pirates have managed so far this season (6.5 hits on average).

Comparing defensive stats, Pittsburgh owns the No. 9-rated road mark, allowing 4 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in scoring at home.