Red Sox vs Diamondbacks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 26, 2023

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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)

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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.

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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).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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