MLB Red Sox vs. Indians Picks & Predictions for Thursday, August 9
By ATSSportsline.com
CLEVELAND, OH (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a four-game series. Boston is coming off losing 2 of 3 to Texas, while Cleveland beat Minnesota on Thursday to break an 11-game losing streak.
Felix Doubrant takes the mound for Boston, while Ubaldo Jimenez goes to the hill for the Tribe. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from Progessive Field in Cleveland.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Red Sox as a -135 favorite over the Indians. The total is 9 in most books. Boston comes in with a 55-57 overall record and is 56-51 Over, while the Indians are 51-60 overall and are 53-53 O/U.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Red Sox opened as a -135 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 9.5 and moved down to 9 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 71% of public bettors favor the Red Sox. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest MLB trends, this series is 4-1 Over last 5. Boston is 5-1 Over in Doubront's last 6 starts during game 1 of a series, 6-2 Over in Doubront's last 8 starts with 5 days of rest and 8-3-1Over in Doubront's last 12 starts overall. Cleveland is 5-2-1 Over last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter, 5-2 Over last 7 overall and is 7-3 last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. There's a reason why both clubs are under .500-pitching. Doubront allowed 5 runs in 5 innings in his last start against Minnesota. Jimenez allowed 6 runs in 5 1/3IP in his last start against Detroit. This one will be over in the sixth inning.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: RED SOX/INDIANS OVER 9
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