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Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves
The fans at Truist Park will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Red Sox will trot Nick Pivetta out to the mound in this one. Right hander Pivetta has a 2-2 record and a 4.99 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Charlie Morton. The right hander has a 3.38 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Orioles on May 07. Bettors who backed the Braves at -155 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Boston lost its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Phillies on May 07. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Boston:
Team record: 21-15 SU
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 24-11 SU
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Atlanta Wednesday, May 10