The highly anticipated game between the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to take place tonight at 9:40 PM EDT. This is a game that sports betting enthusiasts should not miss out on. The run total for the game has been set at 9.0, and the Red Sox are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +133, while the Diamondbacks are +1.5 at odds of -154.
At the moment, the pitching matchup for the game is between Chris Sale and Brandon Pfaadt. Sale is an accomplished pitcher who has previously won the Cy Young award, while Pfaadt is a young prospect who is starting his career with the Diamondbacks. Both teams have had a couple of days’ rest, so we can expect them to come into the game fully rejuvenated.
The Red Sox played their last game against the Angels two days ago, which was a close 7-3 showdown that saw them ultimately lose. The Diamondbacks faced off against the Phillies in their last game, which took place on the same day, and lost 6-5. Therefore, both teams have a point to prove in this game.
Win Trends
We cannot talk about this game without looking at how the teams have been performing in their recent games. Over their last ten matchups, the Red Sox have won 4 times, while their opponents have secured 7 wins in their last ten games. This puts the Diamondbacks in a better position to win tonight’s game.
Totals Trends
Taking a closer look at the trends of these two teams, we realize that the Red Sox have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Similarly, the Diamondbacks have shown no significant trend as the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 5 of their last 10.
Based on this data, we are tailing hot Shark player SteveCatfish851 and betting on the game going over 9 runs (-100). You can find more exciting picks and tips for this matchup on the Shark Book app. Click here to download the app, which is the handicapper’s best friend, and elevate your sports betting experience to the next level.