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Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Wednesday.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Brian Johnson in this game. Johnson has a 1-1 record and a 7.32 ERA this season.

It'll be Shane Bieber toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Right hander Bieber is 12-4 with a 3.28 ERA so far this season.

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Red Sox on August 13. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Boston was a 7-6 winner on the road against the Indians. Bettors on Boston at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Boston:
Team record: 63-59 SU
Boston is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games
Boston is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games

Cleveland:
Team record: 72-48 SU
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to Baltimore Friday, August 16
Cleveland at New York Thursday, August 15