Red Sox vs. Cardinals Best Run Line 5/17/24
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Pick
The Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday, May 17th, at 8:15 PM EDT
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox -112 (BetRivers), Cardinals -102 (DraftKings)
Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 (+148 BetRivers), Cardinals +1.5 (-164 FanDuel)
Total: Over 8.0 (-105 BetMGM), Under 8.0 (-109 BetRivers)
Starting Pitchers
Red Sox: Brayan Bello (3.13 ERA; 1.07 WHIP)
Cardinals: Kyle Gibson (3.67 ERA; 1.20 WHIP)
Betting Trends
Record: Red Sox: 22-21 Cardinals: 18-25
ATS: Red Sox: 22-21 Cardinals: 25-18
Over/Under: Red Sox: 18-25 Cardinals: 25-18
Matchup Preview
The Red Sox and Cardinals will face off at Busch Stadium on Friday, May 17th, at 8:15 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Cardinals emerged victorious in all three games. The Cardinals have been on a hot streak, and their strong performance against the Red Sox in the past gives them an edge in this matchup.
Key players to watch for the Red Sox include Wilyer Abreu, Rafael Devers, and Jarren Duran. Abreu has been impressive with a .283 batting average, .369 on-base percentage, and .496 slugging percentage. Devers has also been a consistent contributor with a .281 batting average, .383 on-base percentage, and .488 slugging percentage. Duran has shown promise with a .263 batting average and 16 RBI.
On the other side, the Cardinals have key players such as Masyn Winn, Willson Contreras, and Alec Burleson. Winn has been performing well with a .281 batting average and a .346 on-base percentage. Contreras has been a standout with a .280 batting average, .398 on-base percentage, and a .551 slugging percentage. Burleson has also been a solid contributor with a .280 batting average and 15 RBI.
Both teams have had their fair share of injuries, with Contreras being out for the Red Sox due to a fractured left forearm. However, the Cardinals have been able to maintain their strong performance despite these setbacks.
Considering the Cardinals' recent winning streak against the Red Sox and their impressive lineup, they are the best bet for this matchup.
Runline pick: Cardinals
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