Friday's game features the Cincinnati Reds (35-39) and the Boston Red Sox (40-35) clashing at Great American Ball Park in what is expected to be a tight matchup, with a projected 4-3 win for the Reds according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on June 21.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Reds will send Andrew Abbott (5-6) to the mound, while Kutter Crawford (3-6) will take the ball for the Red Sox.
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Reds vs. Red Sox Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSOH
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- Tickets:Get tickets for this game at StubHub
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Reds vs. Red Sox Score Prediction
- Our pick for this matchup is Reds 4, Red Sox 3.
Total Prediction for Reds vs. Red Sox
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
Reds Performance Insights
- Over the past 10 games, the Reds have been favored twice and won both contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Cincinnati and its opponents are 1-8-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Reds have entered the game as favorites 29 times this season and won 18, or 62.1%, of those games.
- This season Cincinnati has won 18 of its 29 games, or 62.1%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Reds, based on the moneyline, is 53.5%.
- Cincinnati ranks 19th in the majors with 309 total runs scored this season.
- The Reds' 3.80 team ERA ranks 10th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Red Sox Performance Insights
- In seven games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Red Sox have posted a mark of 5-2.
- In its previous 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, Boston and its opponents are 7-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Red Sox have won in 19, or 54.3%, of the 35 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- Boston has a mark of 16-14 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by -105 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
- The offense for Boston is No. 9 in MLB, scoring 4.7 runs per game (350 total runs).
- The Red Sox have the fifth-best ERA (3.45) in the majors this season.
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Reds Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 | @ Brewers | L 3-1 | Andrew Abbott vs Jared Koenig |
| June 16 | @ Brewers | L 5-4 | Frankie Montás vs Colin Rea |
| June 17 | @ Pirates | L 4-1 | Carson Spiers vs Paul Skenes |
| June 18 | @ Pirates | W 2-1 | Nick Lodolo vs Bailey Falter |
| June 19 | @ Pirates | L 1-0 | Hunter Greene vs Mitch Keller |
| June 21 | Red Sox | - | Andrew Abbott vs Kutter Crawford |
| June 22 | Red Sox | - | Frankie Montás vs Nick Pivetta |
| June 23 | Red Sox | - | TBA vs Nick Pivetta |
| June 24 | Pirates | - | Nick Lodolo vs Bailey Falter |
| June 25 | Pirates | - | Hunter Greene vs Mitch Keller |
| June 26 | Pirates | - | TBA vs TBA |
Red Sox Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Yankees | W 8-4 | Cooper Criswell vs Carlos Rodón |
| June 16 | Yankees | W 9-3 | Kutter Crawford vs Marcus Stroman |
| June 17 | @ Blue Jays | W 7-3 | Nick Pivetta vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| June 18 | @ Blue Jays | W 4-3 | Tanner Houck vs Chris Bassitt |
| June 19 | @ Blue Jays | W 7-3 | Brayan Bello vs Kevin Gausman |
| June 21 | @ Reds | - | Kutter Crawford vs Andrew Abbott |
| June 22 | @ Reds | - | Nick Pivetta vs Frankie Montás |
| June 23 | @ Reds | - | Nick Pivetta vs TBA |
| June 24 | Blue Jays | - | Tanner Houck vs Chris Bassitt |
| June 25 | Blue Jays | - | Brayan Bello vs Kevin Gausman |
| June 26 | Blue Jays | - | TBA vs TBA |
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