As we move through the second third of the season, the Boston Red Sox (35W-30L) will once again meet the St. Louis Cardinals (37W-29L) on Saturday, June 18 at Fenway Park at 7:15 pm ET.
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds
Boston Red Sox -118 | St. Louis Cardinals +100 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 10 total points (BET NOW)
Boston Red Sox
So far this season, the Red Sox currently hold a team batting average of .258. Defensively, they are sporting an ERA of 3.59 and a .986 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number four in the American League East after they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in their most recent game on Friday. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this one?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, 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).
St. Louis Cardinals
The overall regular season batting average for the Cards is .254 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.0. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .987. They were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 6-5 the last time they met on Friday, and are currently number one in the National League Central. Will the Cards get the win when they go at it again against the Red Sox?
The St. Louis Cardinals are missing Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), McKenzie Dickerson (Calf), Jordan Hicks (Forearm), Steven Matz (Shoulder) and Yadier Molina (Knee).
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Boston Red Sox (-118)
Over/Under Pick: Under 10 total points (-118)
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 runs (+158)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
