Giants vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 2

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Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 29, 2023, in Baltimore. With the Red Sox ramping up at the start of spring training, Devers made it clear Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, that he felt the franchise should have done more to improve the roster over the winter.
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  • The Giants are -105 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Giants vs Red Sox Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
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The San Francisco Giants (+100) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-120) on Thursday, May 2, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Boston, MA.

This season, the Giants are 14-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 18-13 ATS.

Giants vs Red Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Giants starting pitcher: Kyle Harrison 2-1, 4.14 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Josh Winckowski 1-1, 3.50 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Giants+1.5 -200O 9.5 -120+100
Red Sox -1.5 +150U 9.5 +100-120

Giants vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Giants will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Giants Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Conforto has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 14 away games (+18.40 Units / 131% ROI)
  • Nick Ahmed has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 22 games (+12.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+11.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Mike Yastrzemski has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 12 games (+9.90 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Nick Ahmed has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 23 games (+9.80 Units / 30% ROI)

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

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Connor Wong has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 11 games (+15.50 Units / 141% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.30 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Wilyer Abreu has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+13.60 Units / 124% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games (+9.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Enmanuel Valdez has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+8.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 73 of their last 115 games (+27.02 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 55 of their last 85 games (+22.17 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Under in 54 of their last 85 games (+21.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.68 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games (+10.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.49 Units / 34% ROI)

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Giants are 14-17 against the Run Line (-4.2 Units / -10.19% ROI).

  • 14-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.2 Units / -18.37% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.55 Units / -10.5% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.35 Units / 1.02% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 18-13 against the Run Line (+2.9 Units / 6.5% ROI).

  • 18-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 12.98% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.5 Units / -13.24% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.65 Units / 4.82% ROI

Red Sox vs Giants Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Soler (SF) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Matt Chapman (SF) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Bobby Dalbec (BOS) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Red Sox vs Giants Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rob Refsnyder (BOS) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Garrett Cooper (CHC) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Patrick Bailey (SF) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Michael Conforto (SF) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Connor Wong (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Red Sox vs Giants RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Jorge Soler (SF) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Matt Chapman (SF) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Michael Conforto (SF) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185

Red Sox vs Giants Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Kyle Harrison has thrown elevated pitches 55% of the time (84/154) with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Kyle Harrison has allowed an OPS of .967 (54 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 4th highest among in MLB; League Avg: .630 — eighth Percentile.

Kyle Harrison has walked 5 of 137 batters (4%) this season — 3rd best among in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 95th Percentile.

Kyle Harrison has allowed a slugging percentage of .596 (31 Total Bases / 52 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .364 — fourth Percentile.

Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Division opponents are hitting .562 (9-for-16) against Josh Winckowski this season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .226 — first Percentile.

Josh Winckowski has thrown elevated sliders38% of the time (30/80) this season — 3rd highest among in MLB; League Avg: 15% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .284 (196-for-689) against Josh Winckowski since the 2022 season — tied for 5th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .229 — third Percentile.

Left-handed batters are hitting .368 (14-for-38) against Josh Winckowski this season — 5th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .223 — fourth Percentile.

Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Giants are 20-3 (.870) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .790.

The Giants are 78-1 (.987) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Giants are 29-14 (.674) after a home loss since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .511.

The Giants are just 21-27 (.438) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .575.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

The Red Sox are just 42-55 (.433) after a loss since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .492.

The Red Sox are just 3-150 (.020) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .049.

The Red Sox are 36-39 (.480) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

The Red Sox are just 1-84 (.012) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Giants are batting just .241 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.

Giants hitters are slugging just .375 against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

Giants hitters are slugging just .399 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Giants hitters have an OPS of just .683 (2,124 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .735.

The Red Sox are batting .295 with two outs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .228.

Red Sox hitters have 86 strikeouts in 297 PA’s (29%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox hitters have an OPS of 1.390 (209 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.060.

Red Sox hitters are slugging .432 against RHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .384.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 50% against Giants pitchers since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 57% against Giants pitchers over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Giants pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 118 of 1,716 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 13 of 281 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 1.77 (142.1 IP) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 3.94.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 77 of 1,150 batters (7%) this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

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

  • Wyatt Mills (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Vaughn Grissom (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Michael Fulmer (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Zack Kelly (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Day-To-Day
  • Bryan Mata (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Chris Murphy (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kenley Jansen (Boston Red Sox): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Walter (Boston Red Sox): Shoulder, 7-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Rob Refsnyder (Boston Red Sox): Toe, 10-Day IL
  • Yu Chang (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Out
  • Alex Cobb (San Francisco Giants): Hip, 15-Day IL
  • Cole Waites (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Mike Yastrzemski (San Francisco Giants): Personal, Paternity
  • Tristan Beck (San Francisco Giants): Arm, 60-Day IL
  • Wade Meckler (San Francisco Giants): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
  • Robbie Ray (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Sean Hjelle (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Luke Jackson (San Francisco Giants): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Wilmer Flores (San Francisco Giants): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Thomas Szapucki (San Francisco Giants): Pectoral, 60-Day IL
  • Scott Alexander (San Francisco Giants): Ribs, 15-Day IL
  • Ethan Small (San Francisco Giants): Oblique, 60-Day IL

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