Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, May 21st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Red Sox vs. Padres
The Red Sox take on the Padres on Sunday, May 21st 2023 at PETCO Park, San Diego. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Boston Red Sox (26-20) vs. San Diego Padres (20-26)
- Date: Sunday, May 21st 2023
- Time: 4:10 ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego
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Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Boston Red Sox travel to take on the San Diego Padres with a record of 26-20, placing them 4th in the AL East. On the season, the Red Sox have an above .500 road record, at 11-9.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Boston has been favored 17 times in 46 games played so far. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 30-15.
Red Sox starter Corey Kluber comes into the game with a record of just 2-5. Compared to other starting pitchers, Corey Kluber has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 6.41. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .265. Corey Kluber has given up 11 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .376. Kluber has a WHIP of 1.48, with 15 walks allowed.
On offense, Boston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 3rd in runs scored, averaging 5.6 runs per game. The Red Sox are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 3rd at .269. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 58 home runs which is 10th. Boston's strong OBP of .339 is 3rd best in the league.
San Diego Padres - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The San Diego Padres take on the Boston hoping to improve on their record of just 20-26, placing them 4th in the NL West San Diego has had their problems at home, going just 11-15 at PETCO Park.
San Diego's record vs. the runline is just 20-26 despite being favored 29 times through 46 games. The team has an over/under record of 14-30, with an average betting line of 9.
San Diego starter Michael Wacha takes the mound with an overall record of 4-1. Heading into action, Michael Wacha has an ERA of 4.06. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .229. Opposing hitters have gone deep four times against Michael Wacha, who has a WOBA allowed of .309. With a total of 13 walks, Wacha has a WHIP of 1.17.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for San Diego's offense, as they are the 27th-ranked scoring team at 3.8. Through 46 games, the Padres have the 30th-ranked batting average at .223. So far, the team is the 18th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 49 deep shots. To date, San Diego has the MLB's 20th-rated OBP, sitting at .313.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Red Sox vs. Padres
Heading into today's matchup between San Diego and Boston, the Padres are the betting favorite at -145 on the moneyline. San Diego's implied win probability sits at 59.18%. The MLB predictive model shows San Diego pulling out a close win over the Red Sox. It is recommended to take the Padres Moneyline on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Padres Moneyline
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