Guardians vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 29

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  • The Red Sox are -125 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Zach Plesac
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Brayan Bello
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The Cleveland Guardians (+105) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-125) on Saturday, April 29, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Boston.

The Red Sox are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Guardians vs Red Sox Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 13-13 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 14-13 ATS.

Guardians vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -185O 9 -105+105
Red Sox -1.5 +150U 9 -115-125

Guardians vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 70.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Guardians and Red Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 26 games (+13.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 24 games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+9.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+7.55 Units / 16% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 23 games (+16.75 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+10.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+10.50 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Triston Casas has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+10.10 Units / 101% ROI)
  • Masataka Yoshida has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 8 games (+9.35 Units / 77% ROI)

Red Sox vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Connor Wong 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Jarren Duran 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Rafael Devers 0.5 +320 0.5 -550
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Red Sox vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 1.5 +170 1.5 -225
Connor Wong 0.5 -160 0.5 +125
Jarren Duran 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Rafael Devers 1.5 +185 1.5 -250
Justin Turner 0.5 -275 0.5 +200

Red Sox vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Connor Wong 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Jarren Duran 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Rafael Devers 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +210 0.5 -300

Red Sox vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brayan Bello 3.5 -150 3.5 +115
Zach Plesac 3.5 +120 3.5 -160
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+2.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+2.25 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 21 games (+3.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games (+3.20 Units / 22% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 10-16 against the Run Line (-5 Units / -16.64% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -15.57% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.6 Units / -23% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.05 Units / 14.21% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 14-13 against the Run Line (-0.25 Units / -0.72% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -4.92% ROI
  • 18-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.1 Units / 27.55% ROI
  • 9-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.3 Units / -37.42% ROI

Opponents are hitting .389 (42-for-108) against Zach Plesac with runners in scoring position since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: .248 — first Percentile.

Zach Plesac has allowed an OBP of .446 (121 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: .317 — 0 Percentile.

Zach Plesac has allowed an OPS of 1.048 (122 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: .720 — first Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 56% of Zach Plesac’s pitches (175/313) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 100th Percentile.

Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Brayan Bello has limited playing time.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Guardians are 1-10 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .039.

The Guardians are 2-8 (.200) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Guardians are 20-65 (.235) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Guardians are 14-68 (.171) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .086.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Red Sox are 4-13 (.235) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Red Sox are 7-11 (.389) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .199.

The Red Sox are just 7-76 (.084) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Red Sox are 9-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .905.

Guardians hitters have just 921 strikeouts in 5,254 PA’s (17%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have missed on just 21% of swings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians hitters have just 1,315 strikeouts in 7,158 PA’s (18%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .345 against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .400.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .440 (91 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .328.

The Red Sox are batting .271 at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

The Red Sox are batting .275 at home since the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Red Sox are batting .354 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Guardians pitchers this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 101 of 1,697 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 73 of 996 batters (7%) this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 13% over the past seven days (6 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.40 (747.1 IP) against division opponents since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.03.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.13 (237.0 IP) this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.30.

Red Sox vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Zachery Kelly (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Red Sox): Wrist, D10
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Gregory Mills (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Christopher Martin (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Yu-Cheng Chang (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Raúl Mondesi (Red Sox): Knee, D60
  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Hamstring, D15
  • Joely Rodríguez (Red Sox): Oblique, D15
  • Sam D. Hentges (Guardians): Shoulder, D15
  • Aaron Civale (Guardians): Oblique, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Cody Morris (Guardians): Shoulder, D60

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