The San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox meet Sunday in MLB action at Fenway Park. Here’s a Red Sox vs Giants Prediction. This article will include a Red Sox vs Giants Pick.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 52-77 on the year and play the Reds and Diamondbacks next. The San Francisco Giants are batting .247 on the season, have a .305 OBP, and have a .405 slugging percentage. The San Francisco Giants’ pitching staff has a 4.35 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Jung Hoo Lee leads the San Francisco Giants with 131 hits and 46 RBI, while Rafael Devers and Willy Adames have combined for 224 hits and 121 RBI.
Matt Wilkinson gets the ball for the San Francisco Giants, and he is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 0 strikeouts this season. This will be Wilkinson’s first career game against the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 70-59 on the year and play the Marlins and Yankees next. The Boston Red Sox are batting .251 on the season, have a .324 OBP, and have a .406 slugging percentage. The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has a 3.51 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Ceddanne Rafaela leads the Boston Red Sox with 140 hits and 64 RBI, while Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras have combined for 240 hits and 147 RBI.
Jake Bennett gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, and he is 7-6 with a 3.46 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season. This will be Bennett’s first career game against the San Francisco Giants.
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Giants have lost each of their last 10 games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Red Sox have won seven of their last eight games against NL West opponents.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in six of their last eight games against NL West opponents.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against NL West opponents.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Red Sox have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against NL West opponents.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Red Sox have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The Giants have won each of their last three day games against the Red Sox following a loss.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have covered the run line each of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Giants have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the Red Sox.
- The Giants have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Red Sox’s last four day games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Giants’ last six road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Red Sox’s last six day games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Giants’ last three day games against AL East opponents.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Willson Contreras has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last eight games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- Jake Bennett has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances in day games.
- Mickey Gasper has hit a home run in four of his last six home appearances against NL West opponents.
- Willson Contreras ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.395) this season.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 Sunday appearances against AL East teams that held a winning record.
- Andrew Knizner has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against the Red Sox.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Red Sox rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (234).
- The Red Sox rank 2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (125).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.305).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for walks this season (343).
Red Sox vs Giants Prediction
The Red Sox are closing in on a playoff spot while the Giants look like a team that’s ready for the season to end. Wilkinson has just 2 MLB innings under his belt, and it’s enough of a sample size for my liking. Bennett is having a rough August, but he’s been solid overall with a 3.46 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. This is a spot where you don’t overthink things and just side with the better team. Give me the Red Sox and the RL for max betting value.