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Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
The Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Guardians will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Progressive Field.
Nick Pivetta will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Right hander Pivetta is 7-5 this season with a 3.31 ERA.
The Guardians will counter Pivetta with Cal Quantrill. Right hander Quantrill has a 3.77 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Guardians as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 1-0 loser as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at -135 were rewarded, while the 1 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Tigers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -133 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 39-31 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland:
Team record: 36-29 SU
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Cleveland Saturday, June 25