Ready for some Major League Baseball action? Tonight, the Boston Red Sox (+138) will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (-153) at 7:05 PM EDT. The run total for this game is set at 8.0, and according to the odds, the Phillies have a clear advantage, with a -1.5 run line at odds of +140. However, the Red Sox are not to be underestimated, as they’re sitting at +1.5 at odds of -165.
One thing to keep in mind is the pitching matchup, which is currently set to be Chris Sale vs. Zack Wheeler. Sale is a seasoned veteran with a lot of experience, while Wheeler is still relatively new to the big leagues. This match-up could make all the difference in tonight’s game.
The Red Sox are coming off a big win yesterday against the Blue Jays, with a final score of 11-5. However, the Phillies haven’t played since two days ago, when they lost to the Dodgers, so they might be more rested and ready to go.
If we take a look at the history between these two teams, the last time they played each other was on March 19, 2023, when the Red Sox beat the Phillies 9-5. In that game, the Red Sox were +105, while the total for that game was set at 8.5 and went over by 5.5 runs.
Win Trends
So, how have the BoSox been doing lately? In their last ten games, they have won an impressive 7 times, showing they are in good form and ready to win. The Phils have won 5 of their last 10 games, but they have not been as consistent as the Red Sox.
Totals Trends
As far as totals trends go, the Red Sox have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, staying under in 3 of their last 10. For the Phillies, there’s been no significant trend, as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 5 of their last 10.
The Prediction
For this game, we’re tailing hot Shark player DaveGoldfish226 and taking Boston Red Sox +1.5 (-165). However, if you’re still not sure what to expect, you can download the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about this matchup. Make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting game!