Following a slow start, the Red Sox and Braves went in different directions. Atlanta pulled itself together to get back into the National League East race. The defending World Series champions trail the New York Mets. However, the Braves are in striking distance with plenty of baseball betting odds action remaining. By contrast, the Red Sox flirted with AL wild card contention. But Boston has fallen to last place in the American League East. A lack of pitching and lineup power is dooming the Red Sox hopes of making the postseason. And crushing gamblers at the betting window.
Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Braves | -1½ (EV) | 9½ (-110) | -147 |  |
| Red Sox | +1½ (-120) | 9½ (-110) | +137 | |
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Braves at Red Sox SBG Odds Overview – In the Red…Sox
On this occasion, we have two of the most popular MLB brands on the online wagering board. And both teams are not playing well entering this matchup. However, the Braves are the far superior team. Boston will be a tough sell for gamblers. Although they are playing at Fenway Park. Sharps will like the discount price on the Braves as the away team.
Atlanta Needs a Brave Effort
Late on, the Braves have lost six of their most recent nine games. In only four of their last ten games, Atlanta has gone under the total. The Braves have a record of 64-46, with 56-49-5 over the total. Specifically, on the road, the Braves are 27-24 with 28-20-3 over the total. Atlanta ranks 6th for run production, 2nd for home runs, 7th for earned run average, 8th for fewest errors committed, and 6th for bullpen earned run average.
Boston Not So Strong as Dog Days Hit
Of major concern is that Boston has dropped six of their last ten games. The Red Sox have gone over the total in four of those ten matchups. Boston is 54-56 on the season with 49-52-9 under the total. Overall, the Red Sox rank 11th for run production, 18th for home runs, 25th for staff earned run average, 19th for fewest errors committed, and 26th for bullpen earned run average. Boston has been so bad they have fallen into last place in the American League East
Braves at Red Sox Pitching Matchup
Namely, Charlie Morton is the probable starter for the Braves. Morton is 5-5 with a 4.09 earned run average and 1.21 WHIP. Closer Kenley Jansen has saved 24 out of 28 opportunities. Jansen is 5-0 with a 3.57 earned run average and WHIP of 0.99.
Rich Hill is the probable starter for the Red Sox. Overall, Hill is 4-5 with a 4.52 earned run average and 1.32 WHIP. Closer Tanner Houck has eight saves in nine opportunities. Houck is 5-04 with a 3.15 earned run average and 1.18 WHIP.
Braves at Red Sox SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Braves will have a valuable MLB odds asset in third baseman Austin Riley. Riley has produced 65 runs, 33 doubles, 29 home runs, and 69 runs batted in. Riley is hitting .296 with a .584 slugging percentage and .942 OPS. As mentioned earlier, Atlanta will get a price break as the away team.
Braves at Red Sox SBG Best Bet: Atlanta Braves.