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Boston Red Sox Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Atlanta Braves in Interleague Matchup

The 2024 Major League Baseball season continues on Wednesday, May 8, with the Boston Red Sox facing off against the Atlanta Braves in an interleague matchup at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia at 7:20 PM ET. The Red Sox are aiming for their fourth consecutive win against the Braves, following a successful series in 2023. Red Sox's (ERA:) will be starting on the mound, while Chris Sale (ERA: 3.44) will be starting for the Braves. Atlanta is the favored team with -196 odds that have remained consistent leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +165 | Braves -196
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 66%.

Boston vs Atlanta Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Minnesota Twins 9-2 as underdogs. This win ended the Twins' 12-game winning streak and marked Boston's fifth win in their last nine games. The Red Sox have been successful in recent series against the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Their offense has produced 15 doubles, three triples, and two home runs in the past week, while their pitching staff boasts a 2.25 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. Nick Pivetta is set to return to the mound after recovering from an injury, with impressive stats from two previous starts this season. In terms of power ranking, the Red Sox are ranked 15th in offense, 4th in defense, and hold a 19-17 record for the season. Bettors can take advantage of the top sportsbooks' offers for this team.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have struggled in their recent series, losing two in a row and only managing to win one game. They narrowly avoided a sweep by the Mariners but were swept by the LA Dodgers, being outscored 20-6. The Braves' offense has been performing poorly, with a slash line of .173/.227/.256 in the last week and .210/.273/.310 in the last couple of weeks. Their pitching staff has also struggled, with a 4.78 ERA and a .272 batting average against in the last seven days. Chris Sale will be pitching against the Red Sox, aiming for his fourth straight win. Despite their recent struggles, the Braves have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked #2 for offense. Boston has gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Atlanta.

Braves Look to Capitalize on Matchup with Nick Pivetta Before Facing Mets

I anticipate that the Braves will regain momentum in the upcoming short series before facing the New York Mets on Friday. It is crucial for Atlanta's lineup to improve their performance, and facing Nick Pivetta presents an opportunity for the Braves to secure a victory. Pivetta has not pitched since April 3, and history shows that the current Braves have had success against him. Some key players, such as Orlando Arcia, Ronald Acuna, Travis d’Arnaud, Austin Riley, and Marcell Ozuna, have impressive statistics against Pivetta. On the other hand, the current Red Sox have struggled against Chris Sale, but their recent performance against left-handed pitchers has been strong. Boston has demonstrated a 162 wRC+ in the last ten days against lefties, although their strikeout rate stands at a high 27.0 percent.

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