The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs meet in MLB interleague action from Wrigley Field on Saturday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
Chicago is a -135 home favorite while the Red Sox are +115 road underdogs. The total for this game is set at 8 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
James Paxton will start for the Red Sox and is 5-1 with a 2.73 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season. Marcus Stroman will get the start for the Cubs and is 9-6 with a 2.96 ERA and 98 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Boston’s 8-3 win over the Cubs on Friday made it back-to-back wins for the Red Sox in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Boston is 5-0 in their last 5 games overall and 4-1 in their last 5 road games while the over is 4-2 in their last 6 road games. Chicago is 5-10 in their last 15 games overall and 1-7 in their last 8 home games while the over is 4-1 in their last 5 games overall.
Pick
I’m on the Red Sox here. I like Marcus Stroman and the top-end pitcher that he’s provided the Cubs this season, but the issue I have is that he’s started to falter in some of his recent outings and I don’t think I love his chances here. The Red Sox are hot right now, and aren’t a team I’m really looking to step in front of. Give me the BoSox for another win here.