Red Sox vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 9

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  • The Braves are -185 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Nicholas Pivetta
  • Braves starting pitcher: Charles Morton
  • Watch the game on TBS

The Boston Red Sox (+150) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-185) on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Red Sox vs Braves Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Red Sox are 21-15 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 16-19 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -125O 9.5 -105+150
Braves -1.5 +105U 9.5 -115-185

Red Sox vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

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


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

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Masataka Yoshida has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+14.45 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Masataka Yoshida has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 16 games (+13.80 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Masataka Yoshida has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+13.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 32 games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Over in 14 of his last 24 games (+10.90 Units / 45% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 32 games (+9.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.95 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+8.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+6.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 24 games (+6.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Braves vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Rafael Devers 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Braves vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Rafael Devers 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Rafael Devers 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 +195 0.5 -250

Braves vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Charlie Morton 5.5 -105 5.5 -125
Nick Pivetta 5.5 +125 5.5 -160
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Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 21-15 against the Run Line (+4.6 Units / 9.92% ROI).

  • 21-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.7 Units / 18.8% ROI
  • 24-11 when betting on the total runs Over for +12.05 Units / 30.74% ROI
  • 11-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.85 Units / -39.43% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 16-19 against the Run Line (-1.85 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 24-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units / 15.61% ROI
  • 21-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.95 Units / 18.29% ROI
  • 13-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.45 Units / -26.79% ROI

Nick Pivetta has thrown elevated pitches 43% of the time (1,096/2,552) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.

Nick Pivetta has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 86.0 MPH on pitches out of the zone since last season (102 balls in play) — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 80.5

Nick Pivetta has thrown elevated pitches 42% of the time (558/1,327) when behind in the count since the 2021 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — 100th Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a chase rate of just 17% (56/325) against Nick Pivetta when he’s behind in the count since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 25% — second Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 48% of the time (133/278) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 21% — 100th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 45% of the time (252/559) this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 20% — 96th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 41% of the time (336/811) when going through the lineup the third time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 21% — 100th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 39% of the time (1,354/3,462) since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 20% — 100th Percentile.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Red Sox are 11-12 (.478) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .207.

The Red Sox are 7-6 (.538) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Red Sox are just 7-77 (.083) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .124.

The Red Sox are 19-3 (.864) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .793.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Braves are 25-18 (.581) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .294.

The Braves are 14-3 (.824) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 7-5 (.583) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Braves are 72-13 (.847) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .706.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .457 (127 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .329.

The Red Sox are batting .382 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .264.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .500 (84 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .328.

Red Sox hitters have just 174 strikeouts in 939 PA’s (18%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves hitters are slugging .548 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .418.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .919 (442 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .744.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 83% on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Braves hitters are slugging .680 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .564.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 21 of 318 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 3 of 107 batters (3%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (12 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Red Sox have have still managed to win 56% of the time this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Braves pitchers have won 86% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Braves pitchers have won 61% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Braves pitchers have won 43% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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

  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D10
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Lucas Luetge (Braves): Bicep, D15
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Zachery Kelly (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Red Sox): Wrist, D60
  • Kutter Crawford (Red Sox): Knee, D15
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Gregory Mills (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Yu-Cheng Chang (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Raúl Mondesi (Red Sox): Knee, D60
  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Hamstring, D15
  • Christian Arroyo (Red Sox): Hamstring, D10
  • Joely Rodríguez (Red Sox): Oblique, D15

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