
The Boston Red Sox will seek to maintain their momentum as they clash with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in a significant interleague event. Recently, Boston secured a 6-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs, while the Phillies are looking to bounce back after losing 8-2 to the Los Angeles Angels.
The first pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is scheduled for 6:45 PM ET. Recently, the Red Sox have claimed four out of their last six contests with the Phillies. Currently, Philadelphia is the favored team with a money line of -228 to win, meaning you must wager $228 to gain a $100 profit. The over/under for total runs is set at 8.
According to SportsLine’s projection model, which simulates each MLB game 10,000 times, the model is weighing in on the over for total runs, predicting 9.9 runs in total. Expect a thrilling matchup with both teams striving for victory.
Insights on Winning Factors
Why the Phillies can win: The Phillies are expected to start right-hander Zack Wheeler (9-3, 2.36 ERA), who has pitched 122 innings with 154 strikeouts this season. In his last start, he faced the San Diego Padres and pitched well despite receiving no decision.
Why the Red Sox can win: The Red Sox will send out right-hander Walker Buehler (6-6, 6.12 ERA). He has had a challenging season but is coming off a no-decision in his last game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Betting Information
Matchup | Betting Odds |
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Money Line | Boston +187, Philadelphia -228 |
Over/Under (Total Runs) | 8 |
Run Line | Philadelphia -1.5 (-114) |
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