Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox end Wednesday's MLB slate. Can the Guardians sweep the Red Sox? Matt McCuen provides his Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox prediction and betting pick.
Matt McCuen - April 17, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT
5 minCleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Cleveland Guardians and the Boston Red Sox will clash from Fenway Park on Wednesday night.
This will be the final game of a three-game set.
The Guardians have an opportunity to earn a sweep tonight.
Guardians vs. Red Sox DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 17, 2024
- Start Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: NESN, MLB Extra Innings
Guardians vs. Red Sox Odds
- Spread: Guardians +1 (-130), Red Sox -1 (+104)
- Total Odds: O 9 (-104), U 9 (-115)
- Moneyline Odds: Guardians (+115), Red Sox (-140)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction
Cleveland is off to a fast start this year with a record of 12-5.
That is the best record in the American League.
The Guardians hold a one-game lead over the Royals in the AL Central.
This Cleveland squad has outperformed expectations in the last few seasons.
Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with a batting average of .372.
Josh Naylor has been the best power source for the Guardians, having four home runs.
All-star Jose Ramirez leads the squad with 15 runs batted in.
Ben Lively will be making his first start of the season tonight.
The Red Sox roll into this contest with a 9-9 record.
It has been an up-and-down start to the season for the Sox.
Boston is expected to finish toward the bottom of the AL East.
The Red Sox will look to avoid being swept for the second time this year.
Tyler O'Neill has been the star of the team early in the year. O'Neill is batting a team-high .312 on the campaign with seven home runs.
First baseman Triston Casas leads the Sox with nine runs batted in.
Jaren Duran leads the Sox in hits with 22.
Tanner Houck will toe the rubber tonight. Houck is 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox Pick
This is a great bounce-back spot at home for the Sox tonight.
Boston had an offensive breakout last night, which was much-needed for their offense.
They will carry that momentum into tonight and beat up on a below-average arm.
Houck struggled his last time out and is due for a strong start tonight.
Pick: Boston Red Sox ML -140 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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