Carlos Santana and the slumping Cleveland Indians are set to take the field against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in a Tuesday showdown. New England Sports Network will be airing this AL showdown and the game gets going at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox Odds
Bookmakers have Cleveland (+175) as the underdog to Boston (-185). You can play game’s total with current odds sitting at -110 for over 9.5 runs and -110 for under 9.5. This game currently has a runline of Indians +1.5 (-125) and Red Sox -1.5 (+105).
The Red Sox are 29-25 straight up (SU) and 22-31 against the spread (ATS). The team has lost 10.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 11.2 units ATS. Boston has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in three of those seven. The Indians have gone 26-27 SU this year and are 23-29 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 8.8 units for moneyline bettors and 6.6 units ATS. Cleveland has covered the spread only once in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven.
Boston games have a 29-22-2 over/under record so far in 2019. The Indians have been a good under bet with a total record of 20-31-1.
Cleveland’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 4.33 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 10.13 K/9. The bullpen has managed a solid ERA of just 3.11, along with a K/9 of 8.95.
Indians hitters have slashed .222/.311/.358 on their way to 3.8 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
First baseman Carlos Santana and outfielder Leonys Martin continue to lead Cleveland’s hitters. Santana is slashing .279/.400/.481 with nine home runs, 29 RBIs and 29 runs scored. Martin (.228/.305/.361) has produced six homers, 13 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
For the home team, Boston’s pitching staff has given up 4.6 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have an ERA of 4.60, a WHIP of 1.26 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.4. The bullpen has a 3.67 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 10.2 K/9.
Boston’s hitters have produced 5.4 runs per outing, including 5.8 per game over its last 10 games and 6.0 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .283/.345/.483 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
Third baseman Rafael Devers and outfielder Mookie Betts have led the Red Sox offense this year. Devers is hitting .327/.388/.505 with seven home runs, 31 RBIs, 38 runs and seven stolen bases, while the line for Betts stands at .294/.404/.480 with eight homers, 26 RBIs, 44 runs and six steals.
The Indians have lost 2.1 units and are 6-8 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over’s hit in six of those games, compared to eight that’ve gone under against -handed starting pitchers.
Indians vs. Red Sox Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Red Sox, ATS Winner – Indians, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- Cleveland has recorded eight extra-base hits over its last five outings. Boston has 20 XBH over its last five.
- The Indians have dropped seven of their last eight games SU.
- Boston has posted 25.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 26.4 over its last five.
- The Indians have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Red Sox have hit 20 over their last 10.
