In this article, we will formulate a Red Sox vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 8th at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 47-45 this year after they won game one by a score of 9-3 on Monday night. Boston had their lead cut to 5-3 in the sixth inning, but it scored the last four runs to pull away with the win. The Red Sox recorded 14 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Toro and Anthony, who both had two RBIs in the win. Boston started Fitts, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Murphy and Whitlock each picked up a hold.
Prior to this series, the Red Sox swept the Nationals in three games and won two out of three against the Reds. Boston has won six of their last seven games, and they are currently fourth in the AL East standings. The Boston pitching staff has a 3.94 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 457 runs with a .255 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage this season. Wilyer Abreu has led Boston with 17 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Trevor Story has added 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Brayan Bello, who is 4-3 with a 3.42 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 76.1 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 21-70 this season after they lost game one by a score of 9-3 on Monday. Colorado led 1-0 in the second inning, but they went scoreless in six of the last seven innings for the loss. The Rockies recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Toglia, McMahon, and Doyle, who all had one RBI in the loss. Colorado started Gomber, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Kinley and Rolison both allowed two earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Astros. Colorado has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP and a .293 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 324 runs with a .231 batting average and a .292 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Mickey Moniak has added 13 home runs and 32 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Kyle Freeland, who is 1-9 with a 5.49 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP over 83.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Red Sox will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 14 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Red Sox have won seven of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games following a loss.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 16 of their last 17 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Red Sox’s last eight games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Twelve of the Rockies’ last 16 games as underdogs against the Red Sox have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Rockies’ last 12 games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Red Sox’s last five games against NL West opponents.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Jarren Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 11 games as favorites.
- Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded at least one Double in four of the Red Sox’s last five games against NL opponents.
- Ceddanne Rafaela has hit a home run in each of the Red Sox’s last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games.
- Ryan McMahon has recorded a Double in three of the Rockies’ last four games at Fenway Park.
- Kyle Freeland has recorded four or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
- Orlando Arcia has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Red Sox vs Rockies Prediction
Boston was able to get a blowout win on Monday night to open this series, and they have won four games in a row. The Red Sox are 26-20 at home this season, while the Rockies are 11-34 on the road. Colorado’s pitching staff has really struggled this year, and they are starting Freeland, who has allowed at least three earned runs in four of his last five starts. Boston is turning to Bello, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four. We liked Boston on the run line on Monday, and we are going back to it here. Take Boston -1.5 in this contest.