Red Sox vs. Guardians Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians (12-5) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they visit the Boston Red Sox (9-9) Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET on BSGL. Sportsbooks consider the Red Sox to be -130 favorites, while the Guardians are +109 underdogs to keep their streak alive.

Tanner Houck takes the mound for Boston while Ben Lively is Cleveland’s starter for the contest.

Red Sox vs. Guardians Odds

  • Red Sox odds to win: -130
  • Guardians odds to win: +109
  • Spread: Red Sox -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV: BSGL
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    Who Will Win Red Sox vs. Guardians?

    Red Sox and Guardians Betting Trends

    The Red Sox have won 60% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (6-4).

    When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -130 or shorter, Boston has a 4-1 record (winning 80% of its games).

    The Guardians have entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won seven of those games.

    This season, Cleveland has won four of its five games when it’s the underdog by at least +109 on the moneyline.

    The Red Sox have played in 18 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total eight times (8-9-1).

    The Guardians and their opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 17 games with a total this season.

    Red Sox Stats & Insights

    The Red Sox have the No. 17 offense in MLB play scoring 4.4 runs per game (79 total runs).

    Boston is fifth-best in MLB action with 23 total home runs.

    The Red Sox have the 23rd-ranked batting average in the majors (.229).

    Boston’s batters strike out 10.1 times per game, the 26th-most in the majors.

    The pitching staff for the Red Sox has a collective 9.5 K/9, the fourth-best in MLB.

    Boston’s 2.89 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Guardians Stats & Insights

    The Guardians are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking seventh with 97 total runs this season.

    Cleveland ranks 14th in Major League Baseball with 18 home runs.

    The Guardians’ .257 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking seventh in MLB.

    Cleveland has shown good bat-to-ball skills at the plate this season with the fourth-best strikeout rate (7.9 per game) among MLB offenses.

    The Guardians average the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (nine) in the majors this season.

    Cleveland has pitched to a 3.14 ERA this season, which ranks fifth in baseball.

    Red Sox Key Players to Watch

    Houck makes the start for the Red Sox, his fourth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.

    Tyler O’Neill leads Boston in homers with seven while also maintaining a team-best .313 batting average.

    Triston Casas leads Boston in runs batted in with nine while batting .258 with five homers.

    Jarren Duran is slashing .293/.357/.387 this season for the Red Sox.

    Rafael Devers has collected nine hits this season and has an OBP of .352. He’s slugging .409 on the year.

    Guardians Key Players to Watch

    Lively gets the nod for the Guardians and will make his first start of the season.

    Josh Naylor has launched a team-high four homers.

    Jose Ramirez has been productive as he leads his team with 15 runs batted in.

    Steven Kwan has put up a team-best batting average of .372.

    Andres Gimenez is batting .288 with five doubles, a triple and four walks.

    Red Sox and Guardians Injuries

    Red Sox: Romy Gonzalez: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Rob Refsnyder: 10 Day IL (Toe), Vaughn Grissom: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Trevor Story: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Nick Pivetta: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bryan Mata: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Garrett Whitlock: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Isaiah Campbell: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Lucas Giolito: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Murphy: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Liam Hendriks: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler O’Neill: day-to-day (Head)

    Guardians: Sam Hentges: 15 Day IL (Finger), Shane Bieber: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ben Lively: 15 Day IL (Illness), Gavin Williams: 15 Day IL (Elbow), James Karinchak: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Martinez: 60 Day IL (Foot), Trevor Stephan: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Red Sox vs. Guardians Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Guardians 5, Red Sox 4
  • Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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