Red Sox vs. Phillies Prediction
The Red Sox’ hot streak continued with a win on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, while the Phillies’ slide also continued. Will Boston take down Philly again on Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. ET or will the Phillies rebound?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
975 Boston Red Sox (+140) at 976 Philadelphia Phillies (-165); o/u 8
7:05 p.m. ET, Friday, May 5, 2023
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Red Sox vs. Phillies Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 51% of bets are on the Red Sox’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Making his first appearance since experiencing back tightness, Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth for his seventh save Friday against the Phillies. The Phillies threatened, but Jansen was able to strike out Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner to end the game with two runners on. Jansen hadn’t pitched since Saturday, though he was available beginning on Thursday.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Kyle Schwarber finished 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Red Sox on Friday. Schwarber is 8-for-59 in his last 17 games, dropping his average from .230 to .183. It’s not going to cost him any playing time, but maybe the Phillies should drop him out of the leadoff spot until he starts hitting.
Red Sox vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 15-5-1 in Red Sox last 21 road games
Over is 4-0-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall
Over is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 overall
Under is 6-2-1 in Phillies last 9 home games
Red Sox vs. Phillies MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Red Sox are 4-1 in their last five games in Philadelphia, are 7-0 in their last seven games overall and are 5-1 in their last six games versus a left-handed starter. They’ve also won 49 of their last 65 interleague road games and 17 out of their last 21 games when facing a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Phillies, meanwhile, are winless in their last five games, are 2-6 in their last eight games versus AL East opponents and are winless in their last five games versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON RED SOX +120