Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
The Boston Red Sox remain in Phoenix to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Saturday night showdown at 7:15 PM ET on FOX in Game 2 of a three-game set.
Will the total go over 9.5 in this game between two top-10 offenses?
Projected starting pitchers: Garrett Whitlock (BOS) vs. Zach Davies (ARI)
The Boston Red Sox are 27-24 straight up this year. Boston is 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Red Sox are 28-23 ATS this season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 29-22 straight up this year. Arizona is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks are 29-22 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
977 Boston Red Sox (-134) at 978 Arizona Diamondbacks (+114); O/U 9.5
7:15 PM ET, Saturday, May 27, 2023
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bets are currently on the Diamondbacks money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Red Sox DFS Spin
Boston right fielder Alex Verdugo had a big day at the plate in his team’s 7-2 win over Arizona on Friday night. Verdugo collected 3 hits in 5 at-bats, scored a run, and drove in a run. He hit out of the number two spot in the lineup on Friday night and should reap the benefits of that spot on Saturday night as well. For the year, Verdugo is hitting .292/.364./.464 with 16 doubles, 5 homers, 20 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases. Verdugo should feast on Arizona right-hander Zach Davies (5.79 ERA, 1.61 WHIP) and continue his hot hitting this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks DFS Spin
Arizona left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was one of the Diamondbacks’ few bright spots in their 7-2 loss to Boston on Friday night. Gurriel went 1 for 4 with an RBI triple in the 4th inning off of Chris Sale to drive in half of Arizona’s offensive output in Game 1 of this series. Gurriel is currently riding a 17-game hitting streak. The Cuban national is having a tremendous offensive season as he’s slashing .316/.369/.561 with 14 doubles, 8 homers, and 28 RBIs. Gurriel is worth a look in most DFS formats this weekend.
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks MLB Betting Trends
The over is 10-2 in Boston’s last 12 Saturday games.
The over is 20-8 in Boston’s last 28 games against a team with a winning record.
The over is 4-1 in Arizona’s last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP over 1.30.
The over is 38-18-2 in Arizona’s last 58 interleague games.
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction
Both of these teams have deep lineups that can score runs. Both Boston and Arizona rank in the top 7 in the majors in runs scored per game. They will also both be trotting out starting pitchers with ERAs over 5.70 and WHIPs over 1.30. If that wasn’t enough, both of these teams rank outside the top 10 in bullpen ERA. To top it all off, Arizona’s Chase Field ranks in the top 10 in park factor, meaning it’s a slight hitter’s ballpark. I think both teams will post a lot of runs in this one, so I’ll be taking the over.
MLB Betting Prediction: RED SOX/DIAMONDBACKS OVER 9.5