Cubs vs. Red Sox Prediction
Will the Cubs win their series opener against the Red Sox tonight at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -109 on the money line to beat the Red Sox, who have odds of -101 at home. With Jake Arrieta set to oppose Drew Pomeranz in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8.5 runs.
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CUBS KEY TRENDS: The Cubs have won six of thier last eight road games, are 8-2 in thier last 10 interleague road games, and are 4-1 in thier last five road games versus a left-handed starter. They’re also 27-10 in thier last 38 games following a loss. They’re also 23-9 in their last 32 games following an off day and are 6-0 in their last six road games versus a team with a winning record.
RED SOX KEY TRENDS: The Red Sox have won six of their last eight games following a loss, are 38-14 in their last 52 interleague home games and are 118-50 in their last 168 interleague games versus a right-handed starter. Boston has also won four of Pomeranz’s last five starts and are 5-2 in his last seven outings when he faces a team with a winning record.
Bet Tonight’s Cubs vs. Red Sox Game
OUR PREDICTION: With the Red Sox scuffling, this is a good opportunity to buy the Cubs at a reasonable price. Boston is 1-4 in its last five games overall, is 1-4 in its last five games versus a team with a winning record and 2-8 in its last 10 games when its opponent scores five runs or more in its previous game. The Cubs have also won four of their last five games in Boston.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS -109
