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A series opener between the Arizona Diamondbacks (29-21) and Boston Red Sox (26-24) is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at Chase Field. The starting pitchers are Chris Sale (4-2) for the Red Sox, and Brandon Pfaadt (0-1) for the Diamondbacks.
Bookmakers have set the Red Sox as the moderate moneyline favorites (-146) on the road versus the Diamondbacks (+123). The total for the Red Sox-Diamondbacks game is set at 8.5.
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-146)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Friday, May 26, 2023
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Stadium: Chase Field
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Yu Chang | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Richard Bleier | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| John Schreiber | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Garrett Whitlock | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| 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 |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lewis | 10-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Anthony Misiewicz | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Joe Mantiply | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Zach Davies | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Cole Sulser | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Mark Melancon | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Carson Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Corbin Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Gonzalez | Restricted List | Personal |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks were defeated by the Phillies 6-5 Friday. Evan Longoria went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI, and Jose Ruiz took the loss, pitching one inning, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have won seven, or 58.3%, of the 12 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Boston has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -146 odds on them winning this game. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Red Sox have a 59.3% chance to win. Boston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 26 of their 43 opportunities. The Red Sox have an ATS record of 26-17-0 in 43 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | 42 | .299 (12) | .373 (24) | .482 (44) | 3.2% (76) | 9.2% (4) | 9.2% (82) |
| Rafael Devers | 49 | .249 (99) | .290 (144) | .513 (26) | 6.3% (11) | 20.8% (82) | 4.8% (147) |
| Alex Verdugo | 47 | .283 (39) | .359 (44) | .455 (67) | 2.4% (110) | 13.4% (16) | 8.6% (91) |
| Justin Turner | 48 | .263 (76) | .361 (42) | .400 (106) | 2.4% (110) | 15.1% (24) | 11.7% (44) |
| Kiké Hernández | 44 | .236 (120) | .298 (138) | .348 (146) | 1.7% (134) | 20.2% (71) | 7.3% (115) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have come away with 13 wins in the 21 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Arizona has come away with a win five times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +123 or longer on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 44.8% chance of pulling out a win. Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 21 of their 42 opportunities. The Diamondbacks are 24-18-0 against the spread in their 42 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 44 | .317 (7) | .372 (27) | .557 (8) | 4.4% (36) | 15.3% (28) | 7.1% (118) |
| Corbin Carroll | 45 | .292 (27) | .385 (18) | .522 (22) | 3.7% (61) | 20.3% (74) | 11.8% (43) |
| Christian Walker | 47 | .249 (99) | .313 (118) | .492 (39) | 5.6% (21) | 20.2% (71) | 8.6% (91) |
| Ketel Marte | 46 | .279 (45) | .341 (72) | .464 (58) | 2.9% (90) | 16.1% (34) | 7.3% (115) |
| Geraldo Perdomo | 37 | .315 (-) | .413 (-) | .519 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 18.3% (-) | 12.7% (-) |
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Diamondbacks will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+123). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).