As we move through the second third of the season, the Boston Red Sox (38W-31L) will once again face off against the Detroit Tigers (26W-42L) on Wednesday, June 22 at Fenway Park at 7:10 pm ET.
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Odds
Boston Red Sox -162 | Detroit Tigers +136 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Boston Red Sox
This season, the Red Sox’ are hitting .257 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 3.68 and a .986 fielding percentage. They defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in their last game on Tuesday, and are currently ranked number three in the American League East. With all this in mind, do you think these guys can take home the win here?
The Boston Red Sox are without James Paxton (Elbow), Nathan Eovaldi (Back), Garrett Whitlock (Hip), Enrique Hernández (Hip), Matthew Barnes (Shoulder), Christian Arroyo (COVID-19), Christopher Sale (Rib) and Josh Taylor (Back).
Detroit Tigers
Over the course of the regular season, the Tigers’ are carrying a team batting average of .226. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 4.06 and a .984 fielding percentage. They lost to the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in their most recent game on Tuesday, and are currently ranked number four in the American League Central. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason clash?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Detroit Tigers are missing Casey Mize (Elbow), Jacob Rogers (Elbow), Spencer Turnbull (Elbow), Austin Meadows (COVID-19), Harold Castro (Calf), Dazmon Cameron (COVID-19), Michael Pineda (Finger), Matthew Manning (Shoulder), José Cisnero (Shoulder) and Kyle Funkhouser (Shoulder).
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Boston Red Sox (-162)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-104)
Runline Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 runs (+130)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
