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Red Sox Favored to Win Against Cubs in Interleague Showdown at Fenway Park

The Chicago Cubs will be facing the Boston Red Sox in the final game of their three-game interleague series at Fenway Park on Sunday night. Jordan Wicks will be starting for the Cubs, while the Red Sox will have Tanner Houck on the mound. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, making this game an important one for both clubs. Boston is favored to win with a -120 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +110 | Red Sox -120
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Red Sox -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 55%.

Chicago vs Boston Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have been performing well recently, winning four out of their last five games. They are currently second in the NL Central, trailing behind Milwaukee by half a game. Chicago will be looking to secure the division lead with a win on Sunday. The team is averaging 5.38 runs per game, with a .250 batting average ranking them ninth in the league. Their .330 on base percentage and .411 slugging percentage both rank sixth in the league. Nico Hoerner leads the team with a .295 batting average, while Michael Busch leads in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, the Cubs have been strong, giving up 3.69 runs per game and holding opponents to a .230 batting average. In their last game, Wicks delivered a solid performance, allowing only two runs in six innings. With a power ranking of 6, Chicago is ranked fifth in offense, twelfth in defense, and are currently 17-9 this season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox faced recent losses to Cleveland and the Cubs, dropping three of their last four games. Despite a strong pitching performance, their offense is only averaging 4.33 runs per game and has a .235 batting average and .308 on-base percentage, ranking 20th in the league. Jarren Duran leads the team in batting average, while Tyler O'Neill leads in home runs and Connor Wong in RBI. Despite their offensive struggles, the Red Sox have a solid pitching staff, allowing only 2.74 runs per game with a .227 opponent batting average. Houck will need to deliver another strong start to secure a win. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked 13th in offense. In their last three matchups, Chicago has a 1-2 record against Boston.

Red Sox poised to dominate Cubs in upcoming game

The Boston Red Sox have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities by winning four of their last seven games and scoring a total of 13 runs in their last three outings. Their consistency in hitting against left-handers suggests they will continue their offensive performance in the upcoming game against the struggling Cubs' pitcher, Wicks. Wicks has given up a concerning number of runs in his recent starts, indicating he may struggle against the Red Sox lineup. On the other hand, the Cubs have won four of their last five games and scored 14 runs in their last three games. Nonetheless, their offense may face challenges against the Red Sox pitcher, Houck, who has performed well in his five starts and has shown dominance against the Cubs in previous matchups. Considering these factors, it is advisable to favor the Boston Red Sox to cover the money line.

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