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A series opener between the Boston Red Sox (21-15) and Atlanta Braves (24-11) is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. Charlie Morton (3-3) is the starter for the Braves, and Nick Pivetta (2-2) for the Red Sox.
At home, the Braves are favored to win on the moneyline (-185) over the Red Sox (+156). The game’s over/under is set at 9.5.
Braves vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-185)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | 10-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lucas Luetge | 15-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| Kyle Wright | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Christian Arroyo | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Kutter Crawford | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Garrett Whitlock | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Joely Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| James Paxton | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Adam Duvall | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Trevor Story | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Wyatt Mills | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Zack Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Red Sox
The Braves won their last game against the Orioles Tuesday by a 3-2 score. Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Michael Tonkin picked up the win on the strength of two innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
The Red Sox were defeated by the Phillies 6-1 Tuesday. Triston Casas went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Tanner Houck took the loss on the mound, pitching 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits while striking out four.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have been favored 30 times and won 20, or 66.7%, of those games. Atlanta is 9-1 this season when entering a game favored by -185 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.9% chance of a victory for the Braves. Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 21 of 35 chances this season. The Braves are 17-18-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 35 | .338 (4) | .438 (4) | .551 (14) | 3.8% (58) | 14.4% (24) | 14.4% (22) |
| Sean Murphy | 34 | .282 (48) | .426 (8) | .621 (2) | 7% (7) | 21.7% (97) | 16.3% (10) |
| Ozzie Albies | 35 | .283 (44) | .324 (103) | .543 (20) | 6.1% (11) | 16.3% (37) | 5.4% (156) |
| Matt Olson | 35 | .246 (105) | .373 (38) | .530 (25) | 6.3% (9) | 33.8% (167) | 16.3% (10) |
| Austin Riley | 35 | .246 (105) | .331 (90) | .418 (85) | 3.9% (55) | 26% (130) | 11% (59) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have come away with 11 wins in the 21 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Boston has been listed as an underdog of +156 or more on two occasions this season and split those games. The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 39.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Boston’s games have gone over the total in 24 of their 36 opportunities. The Red Sox are 23-13-0 against the spread in their 36 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 36 | .250 (99) | .310 (122) | .550 (16) | 7.2% (5) | 20.3% (79) | 7.2% (127) |
| Alex Verdugo | 35 | .307 (19) | .383 (26) | .504 (42) | 3.3% (77) | 13.1% (20) | 9.2% (94) |
| Masataka Yoshida | 35 | .321 (9) | .403 (12) | .536 (23) | 4.7% (36) | 8.5% (5) | 10.1% (74) |
| Justin Turner | 36 | .265 (71) | .357 (54) | .360 (137) | 1.3% (146) | 13.4% (21) | 10.2% (72) |
| Kiké Hernández | 34 | .236 (121) | .295 (143) | .362 (132) | 2.2% (116) | 21.6% (95) | 7.2% (127) |
Braves vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Braves to pick up the win (-185 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (9.5 runs).