Guardians vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 30

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  • The Red Sox are -125 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Logan Allen
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Christopher Sale
  • Watch the game on NESN

The Cleveland Guardians (+105) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-125) on Sunday, April 30, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Boston.

The Red Sox are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Guardians vs Red Sox Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

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

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -190O 8.5 +100+105
Red Sox -1.5 +155U 8.5 -120-125

Guardians vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Sunday‘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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 27 games (+14.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+10.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 15 games (+8.35 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 16 games (+8.15 Units / 42% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Sunday‘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 24 games (+15.40 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+11.50 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Justin Turner has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.15 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Triston Casas has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+10.10 Units / 101% ROI)
  • Enrique Hernandez has hit the Singles Over in his last 8 games at home (+9.30 Units / 116% ROI)

Red Sox vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Connor Wong 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Rafael Devers 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +750 0.5 -2500
Christian Arroyo 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000

Red Sox vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Connor Wong 0.5 -160 0.5 +125
Rafael Devers 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Christian Arroyo 0.5 -225 0.5 +160

Red Sox vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Connor Wong 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Rafael Devers 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Christian Arroyo 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Red Sox vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Sale 4.5 -160 4.5 +120
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+3.25 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+1.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games (+4.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.55 Units / 24% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 11-16 against the Run Line (-4 Units / -12.56% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -17.82% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.6 Units / -18.79% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.95 Units / 9.97% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 14-14 against the Run Line (-1.25 Units / -3.5% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -1.68% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.1 Units / 29.84% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.4 Units / -39.62% ROI

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Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 40% (8 SO in 20 PAs) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 95th Percentile.

Division opponents are hitting .418 (23-for-55) against Chris Sale this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .246 — second Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a miss rate of just 11% (4/36) against Chris Sale when he’s behind in the count this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 24% — third Percentile.

Chris Sale has allowed an OBP of .548 (31 PA’s) versus the bottom of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .307 — 0 Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Guardians are 20-66 (.233) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Guardians are 14-69 (.169) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .087.

The Guardians were 16-57 (.219) when trailing entering the 7th inning in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .118.

The Guardians are 4-9 (.308) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .125.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Red Sox are 8-11 (.421) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .202.

The Red Sox are 44-26 (.629) when moneyline favorites of less than -150 since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .548.

The Red Sox are just 6-13 (.316) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Red Sox are just 2-11 (.154) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .261.

Guardians hitters have just 929 strikeouts in 5,290 PA’s (18%) 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 134 strikeouts in 706 PA’s (19%) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have just 1,325 strikeouts in 7,204 PA’s (18%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Red Sox hitters have just 137 strikeouts in 727 PA’s (19%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Red Sox are batting .276 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.

The Red Sox are batting .272 at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Guardians pitchers have walked 13 of 247 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 101 of 1,707 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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

Guardians pitchers have allowed a run just 20% of the time after an opposing score this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 33%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.40 (747.1 IP) against division opponents since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.04.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 18 of 247 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes over the last 14 days (13 games) — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Red Sox pitchers have won 44% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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
  • Kenley Jansen (Red Sox): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Gregory Mills (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Yu-Cheng Chang (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Enrique Hernández (Red Sox): Ankle, Day-to-Day
  • 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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