Indians vs. Red Sox Prediction
The Boston Red Sox rolled yesterday in their series opener at home over the Cleveland Indians. Is Boston going to have its way again today against a rookie pitcher as the series continues?
Game Snapshot
965 Cleveland Indians at 966 Boston Red Sox
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Fenway Park at 7:10PM ET
TV: NESN
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Red Sox are a -192 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Indians are a +182 underdog, while the total is set at 9 runs. As of Tuesday morning, 74 percent of public bets are being placed on host Boston. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest information.
Indians blow early lead
Cleveland led 3-0 in the third inning Monday afternoon before eventually falling 12-5 at Boston. Oscar Mercado paced the Indians offense as he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs scored. Jason Kipnis was 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI. Mike Freeman was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Jefry Rodriguez suffered the loss as he allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits with six strikeouts and three walks over 4 1/3 innings. Zach Plesac will make his MLB debut tonight on the mound for Cleveland.
Martinez homers twice in win
Boston overcame an early deficit Monday afternoon for a 12-5 home victory over Cleveland to improve to 29-25 overall and 14-10 at home. J.D. Martinez helped pace the Red Sox ofense as he ended the game 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs. Sandy Leon finished 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Jackie Bradley Jr. was 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, a run and two RBIs. Rick Porcello picked up the win as he gave up five runs (three earned) on eight hits with four strikeouts and three walks over 6 2/3 innings. David Price draws the start tonight as comes in with a 2-2 record, 3.24 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 47 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings.
MLB Betting Trends
Cleveland
The Indians are 1-4 in their last five games versus the AL East. Cleveland is 1-7 in its last eight games overall.
Boston
The Red Sox are 18-8 in their last 26 games overall. Boston is 26-10 in the last 36 starts by Price.
Prediction:
Boston should be able to solve Plesac as he is a two-pitch pitcher and will likely need to develop a third offering to be effective as a starter at the MLB level. Price left his start in the first inning Saturday with a minor ailment, but is good to go three days later. Look for Price to baffle the slumping Cleveland bats and send the hosts to another win.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: BOSTON RED SOX -192