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At PNC Park on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox face the Pittsburgh Pirates (five consecutive losses) at 7:05 PM ET. Rich Hill (4-5) is the starter for the Red Sox, and Roansy Contreras (3-2) for the Pirates.
Despite being on the road the Red Sox are a moderate moneyline favorite (-151) over the Pirates (+129). The contest has an over/under set at 8.5.
Red Sox vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-151)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -115)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Matt Strahm | 15 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Tyler Danish | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tanner Houck | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brayan Bello | 15 Day Injury List | Groin |
| James Paxton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chris Sale | 60 Day Injury List | Finger/Wrist |
| Josh Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Danny Santana | Suspended List | Suspension |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | 10 Day Injury List | Leg |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Dillon Peters | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| David Bednar | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Roberto Pérez | 60 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Canaan Smith | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Blake Cederlind | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Nick Mears | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Max Kranick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Yerry De Los Santos | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Pirates
Yesterday, the Red Sox claimed a 5-3 victory over the Pirates, with Nick Pivetta (7.00 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Red Sox. Tommy Pham finished 2-for-4 to lead the offensive attack. Mitch Keller (2.00 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Pirates.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been favorites in 59 games this season and won 34 (57.6%) of those contests. Boston has a record of 11-10 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -151 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.2% chance of a victory for the Red Sox. Boston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 52 of their 117 opportunities. The Red Sox are 61-56-0 ATS in their 117 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 100 | .302 (14) | .360 (25) | .572 (4) | 5.7% (11) | 17.9% (55) | 7.1% (95) |
| Xander Bogaerts | 111 | .303 (13) | .373 (15) | .444 (52) | 1.9% (110) | 20.2% (78) | 9.0% (68) |
| Alex Verdugo | 110 | .275 (39) | .320 (86) | .393 (101) | 1.5% (125) | 11.4% (7) | 5.9% (120) |
| Tommy Pham | 109 | .244 (102) | .319 (90) | .395 (99) | 3.1% (70) | 26.7% (131) | 9.9% (49) |
| J.D. Martínez | 103 | .278 (35) | .345 (44) | .436 (62) | 2.1% (102) | 24.5% (115) | 8.6% (75) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been victorious in 36, or 36%, of the 100 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Pittsburgh has a win-loss record of 26-48 when favored by +129 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 43.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 50 of their 116 opportunities. The Pirates are 60-56-0 against the spread in their 116 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 100 | .257 (72) | .344 (47) | .451 (47) | 4.1% (35) | 22.5% (94) | 10.3% (42) |
| Ben Gamel | 81 | .240 (-) | .331 (-) | .378 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 24.4% (-) | 11.4% (-) |
| Michael Chavis | 99 | .245 (-) | .278 (-) | .416 (-) | 3.8% (-) | 29.1% (-) | 4.1% (-) |
| Kevin Newman | 45 | .266 (-) | .314 (-) | .364 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 17.3% (-) | 5.4% (-) |
| Oneil Cruz | 47 | .195 (-) | .242 (-) | .397 (-) | 4.8% (-) | 37.1% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Red Sox vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Red Sox will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-151). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).