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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 Friday.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Lucas Giolito in this one. Right hander Giolito is 1-1 this season with a 5.27 ERA.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Grant Holmes. The right hander has a 3.68 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -155-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 9-3 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -125 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at -150 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 27-31 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 26-29 SU
Atlanta is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Atlanta's last 23 games
Next up:
Boston at Atlanta Saturday, May 31