Last Updated on May 17, 2017 7:30 pm by Anthony Rome
Red Sox vs. Cardinals Prediction
Despite a good pitching matchup, will the over cash again when the Cardinals host the Red Sox tonight at 8:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Cardinals and Red Sox both have money line odds of -110, respectively, to win tonight’s game at Busch Stadium. With Rick Porcello set to face Mike Leake in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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Porcello punched out seven on the night and didn’t walk a batter. The big blow against him was a two-run homer by Evan Longoria, capping off a four-run uprising in the fifth inning. He hasn’t been able to replicate his Cy Young Award performance from a season ago, going 2-5 with a 4.01 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through his first eight starts. (Rotogrinders)
Leake took his second loss after giving up two runs in six innings Friday against the Cubs. Leake is a perfect 7-for-7 in quality starts, which is a big change from last year. He opened last season 0-3 with a 6.03 ERA in his first six starts. (Rotoworld)
Bet Tonight’s Red Sox vs. Cardinals Game
OUR PREDICTION: The over is 4-0 in the Red Sox’ last four games overall, has cashed in five of their last six road games, and is 4-1 in Porcello’s last five road starts. On the other side, the over is 5-0 in the Cardinals’ last five interleague games, including last night in their 6-3 loss to Boston. The over is also 17-5 in St. Louis’ last 22 games overall, is 9-3 in the club’s last 12 home games, and is 6-1 in the Cardinals’ last seven contests when their opponent scores five runs or more in its previous game.
WEDNESDAY MLB PREDICTION: RED SOX/CARDINALS OVER 8