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2022 MLB Handicapping
(39-31-0) Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians (36-29-0)
Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 06:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Progressive Field Cleveland
Projected Pitchers: Josh Winckowski vs. Shane Bieber
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox 117 Guardians -140
MLB run line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5, Guardians -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Boston Red Sox
Heading into the game, the Boston Red Sox have an overall record of 39-31-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 19-15. In the AL East division, Boston currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 38-32-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 64.0% of their games. The Red Sox’s over-under record is 28-36-6.
For Boston, Josh Winckowski gets the start with an overall record of 2-1. His current ERA sits at 3.68, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.73 innings per outing, as well as 5.52 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.07 per 9. In total, Winckowski has given up 1 home run.
So far, the Red Sox bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.8.
During the season, the Boston Red Sox have performed well on offense, averaging 4.76 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 55.0. The Red Sox come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.258. Boston’s batting average on balls in play of 0.247 is ranked 18th. On the base paths, the Red Sox have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 11th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Boston averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.83 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Cleveland Guardians have an overall record of 36-29-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 16-10. In the AL Central division, Cleveland currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 37-28-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 46.0% of their games. The Guardians’ over-under record is 32-29-4.
For Cleveland, Shane Bieber gets the start with an overall record of 3-3. This includes a strong ERA of 3.12 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.0 innings per outing. as well as 9.69 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.96 per 9. In total, Bieber has given up 6 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Guardians have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 2.94.
During the season, the Cleveland Guardians have performed well on offense, averaging 4.62 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 36.0. The Guardians come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.250. Cleveland combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.242. Placing them below average. In terms of stolen bases, the Guardians are doing so near the league average, at 0.77 per game.
In the field, Cleveland averages 0.58 errors per game, placing them near the league average. During the season, the team is averaging 0.77 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
- Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Guardians are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Cleveland Guardians. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Shane Bieber has a better WHIP of 1.17 compared to Josh Winckowski at 1.5. Winckowski will be facing a Guardians offense ranked 10th in batting average. Bieber has a tough matchup against a Red Sox offense ranked 3rd in batting average.
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