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On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Boston Red Sox (71-75) visiting the Cincinnati Reds (58-89) at 6:40 PM ET. Brayan Bello (1-6) is the starter for the Red Sox, and Nick Lodolo (4-6) for the Reds.
Even though the Red Sox are playing on the road at the Reds, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -123, compared to the home team at +104. The game has an over/under set at 8.5 runs.
Red Sox vs. Reds Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-123)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Reds
- Game Day: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Nathan Eovaldi | 15 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Kutter Crawford | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| James Paxton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Franchy Cordero | 60 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Tanner Houck | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Josh Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Chris Sale | 60 Day Injury List | Finger/Wrist |
| Trevor Story | Day-to-day | Heel |
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Ashcraft | 15 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Justin Dunn | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Robert Dugger | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tejay Antone | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tony Santillan | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Aramis Garcia | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Jeff Hoffman | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Connor Overton | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Justin Wilson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Vladimir Gutierrez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joey Votto | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Mike Moustakas | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Reds
The Red Sox won their last game against the Royals Tuesday by a 13-3 score. Kike Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively. Nick Pivetta picked up the win on the strength of five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out seven.
Tuesday, the Reds beat the Cardinals 3-0. Luis Cessa was the winning pitcher after he went five innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one. Stuart Fairchild led the Reds’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have entered the game as favorites 74 times this season and won 44, or 59.5%, of those games. Boston has a record of 33-23, a 58.9% win rate, when favored by -123 or more by oddsmakers this season. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 55.2% chance of a victory for the Red Sox. So far this season, Boston and its opponents have hit the over in 69 of their 149 games with a total. The Red Sox are 76-73-0 against the spread in their 149 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 127 | .292 (16) | .351 (31) | .525 (9) | 4.7% (21) | 18.7% (58) | 7.4% (83) |
| Xander Bogaerts | 137 | .316 (5) | .382 (8) | .473 (26) | 2.4% (93) | 19.6% (69) | 8.7% (66) |
| Alex Verdugo | 138 | .281 (28) | .330 (63) | .400 (91) | 1.5% (116) | 12.3% (10) | 6.7% (102) |
| Tommy Pham | 136 | .246 (85) | .320 (85) | .384 (109) | 2.8% (78) | 27.0% (123) | 9.2% (53) |
| J.D. Martínez | 129 | .272 (39) | .343 (42) | .424 (68) | 2.0% (107) | 24.3% (105) | 9.1% (57) |
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
The Reds have won in 46, or 40.4%, of the 114 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Cincinnati has come away with a win 40 times in 104 chances when named as an underdog of at least +104 or longer on the moneyline. The Reds have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Cincinnati and their opponents have hit the over in 74 of their 152 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Reds are 72-80-0 against the spread in their 152 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | 132 | .260 (66) | .322 (77) | .389 (105) | 2.3% (97) | 17.0% (41) | 5.6% (118) |
| Jonathan India | 94 | .252 (-) | .325 (-) | .391 (-) | 2.6% (-) | 21.2% (-) | 6.8% (-) |
| Nick Senzel | 112 | .234 (-) | .299 (-) | .309 (-) | 1.2% (-) | 18.4% (-) | 7.4% (-) |
| TJ Friedl | 59 | .259 (-) | .321 (-) | .455 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 15.3% (-) | 6.5% (-) |
| Jake Fraley | 56 | .246 (-) | .337 (-) | .469 (-) | 5.0% (-) | 20.8% (-) | 10.9% (-) |
Red Sox vs. Reds Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Reds will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+104). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).