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A series opener between the Boston Red Sox (22-16) and St. Louis Cardinals (13-25) is scheduled for Friday at 7:10 PM ET, at Fenway Park. On the mound for the Red Sox will be James Paxton, opposed by the Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright.
With moneyline odds of -115 for the Red Sox versus -103 for the Cardinals, this game should be a close one. The game’s total is set at 10.5.
Red Sox vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-115)
Total
10.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Friday, May 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NESN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Fenway Park
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Yu Chang | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Garrett Whitlock | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kutter Crawford | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Joely Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Zack Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adam Duvall | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Trevor Story | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Wyatt Mills | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jake Woodford | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Packy Naughton | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Cardinals
The Red Sox won 5-2 over the Braves Friday in their most recent game. Brayan Bello was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out five, while Triston Casas went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Cardinals lost to the Cubs Friday, with Jordan Montgomery registering the loss while pitching five innings, giving up six earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI to pace the Cardinals’ offense.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Red Sox have won nine out of the 14 games, or 64.3%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Boston has won eight of its 13 games, or 61.5%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Red Sox. Games involving Boston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 25 of 38 chances this season. In 38 games with a spread this season, the Red Sox are 24-14-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Verdugo | 36 | .308 (17) | .380 (25) | .500 (40) | 3.1% (85) | 12.3% (13) | 8.6% (100) |
| Rafael Devers | 37 | .248 (96) | .302 (130) | .538 (17) | 6.9% (6) | 21.4% (91) | 6.3% (136) |
| Masataka Yoshida | 31 | .298 (27) | .377 (29) | .496 (42) | 4.3% (41) | 10.1% (6) | 9.4% (83) |
| Justin Turner | 38 | .277 (49) | .370 (38) | .397 (99) | 1.8% (136) | 13.3% (18) | 10.9% (59) |
| Jarren Duran | 22 | .372 (-) | .420 (-) | .603 (-) | 2.3% (-) | 25% (-) | 6.8% (-) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have been victorious in four, or 25%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. St. Louis has a win-loss record of 4-9 when favored by -103 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cardinals have a 50.7% chance of walking away with the win. St. Louis and their opponents have hit the over in 20 of their 38 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 38 games with a line this season, the Cardinals have a mark of 15-23-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 37 | .306 (18) | .389 (20) | .544 (15) | 4.2% (45) | 18.6% (56) | 10.8% (61) |
| Nolan Gorman | 33 | .255 (88) | .346 (66) | .518 (33) | 6.3% (10) | 26% (127) | 11.8% (44) |
| Tommy Edman | 35 | .239 (110) | .310 (121) | .425 (82) | 4% (50) | 15.1% (27) | 8.7% (97) |
| Willson Contreras | 36 | .266 (65) | .345 (68) | .391 (106) | 1.4% (145) | 21.4% (91) | 10.3% (69) |
| Nolan Arenado | 36 | .233 (124) | .285 (153) | .336 (151) | 1.9% (133) | 20.9% (86) | 7% (128) |
Red Sox vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Red Sox will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-115). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (10.5 runs).