Red Sox vs Padres Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 19

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  • The Padres are -150 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: James Paxton
  • Padres starting pitcher: Blake Snell
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The Boston Red Sox (+125) visit PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres (-150) on Friday, May 19, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in San Diego.

The Padres are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+135).

The Red Sox vs Padres Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Red Sox are 24-20 against the spread (ATS), while the Padres are 21-23 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -165O 8 -105+125
Padres -1.5 +135U 8 -115-150

Red Sox vs Padres Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 64.1% confidence.

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


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

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Over in 19 of his last 31 games (+14.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 13 away games (+12.05 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Jarren Duran has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 26 games (+12.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 23 games (+11.85 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Masataka Yoshida has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 23 games (+11.50 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Padres Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Hits Over in 33 of his last 44 games (+15.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Juan Soto has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+10.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jake Cronenworth has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 23 of his last 33 games (+10.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Manny Machado has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+7.65 Units / 127% ROI)
  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 36 games (+7.40 Units / 16% ROI)

Padres vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Connor Wong 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Rafael Devers 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Austin Nola 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000

Padres vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Connor Wong 0.5 -110 0.5 -120
Rafael Devers 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Austin Nola 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 -155 0.5 +120

Padres vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Connor Wong 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Rafael Devers 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Austin Nola 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +240 0.5 -350

Padres vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
James Paxton 5.5 -110 5.5 -115
Blake Snell 5.5 -145 5.5 +110
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 44 games (+14.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 44 games (+14.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+10.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+8.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+16.10 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 34 games (+15.20 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+2.60 Units / 16% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 24-20 against the Run Line (+1.7 Units / 3.03% ROI).

  • 24-20 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 12.05% ROI
  • 29-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +14.8 Units / 30.96% ROI
  • 13-29 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.55 Units / -39.74% ROI

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Padres have gone 21-23 against the Run Line (-7.65 Units / -12.98% ROI).

  • 20-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units / -20.48% ROI
  • 14-28 when betting on the total runs Over for -17.7 Units / -35.72% ROI
  • 28-14 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.85 Units / 27.05% ROI

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Padres Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Blake Snell has a strike rate of just 57% (358/628) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 65% — first Percentile.

Blake Snell has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 44% (103/234) of the time this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.

Blake Snell has a strike rate of just 54% (314/578) in non-two strike counts this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 64% — second Percentile.

Blake Snell has a strike rate of just 56% (439/780) this season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 64% — second Percentile.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Red Sox are 11-16 (.407) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .209.

The Red Sox are just 2-16 (.111) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.

The Red Sox are 14-9 (.609) after a win this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Red Sox are 9-4 (.692) after a home win this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .542.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Padres are just 0-19 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Padres are 21-31 (.404) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .273.

The Padres are 15-2 (.882) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .791.

The Padres are just 4-78 (.049) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .089.

The Red Sox are batting .458 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .353.

The Red Sox are batting .368 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .361 (1,018 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .326.

The Red Sox are hitting .389 against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in the game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .251.

The Padres are batting just .202 on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Padres hitters are averaging 4.10 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Padres hitters have drawn 136 walks in 1,133 PA’s (12%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Padres hitters have 281 strikeouts in 1,133 PA’s (25%) against RHP this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 27 of 389 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.3 MPH (1,151 batted balls) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.33 (783.1 IP) against division opponents since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.04.

The Padres have won 37% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Padres pitchers have allowed an exit velocity of 95 MPH or greater 398 times this season — 4th fewest in MLB.

The longest HR allowed by the Padres pitchers this season traveled 481.0 feet — — tied for 2nd longest in MLB; League Avg: 455.6

Padres pitchers have a strike rate of just 62% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

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

  • Manuel Machado (Padres): Hand, Day-to-Day
  • Thomas Pomeranz (Padres): Elbow/Flexor, D60
  • José Castillo (Padres): Shoulder, D15
  • Jacob Lugo (Padres): Calf, D15
  • Adrian Morejon (Padres): Elbow, D60
  • José Azocar (Padres): Elbow, D10
  • Robert Suarez (Padres): Elbow, D60
  • Nabil Crismatt (Padres): Hip Strain, D15
  • Eguy Rosario (Padres): Ankle, D60
  • Luis Campusano (Padres): Thumb Sprain, D10
  • Zachery Kelly (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Red Sox): Wrist, D60
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Gregory Mills (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Alex Verdugo (Red Sox): Groin, Day-to-Day
  • John Schreiber (Red Sox): Side, D15
  • Yu-Cheng Chang (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Raúl Mondesi (Red Sox): Knee, D60
  • Christian Arroyo (Red Sox): Hamstring, D10

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