Reds vs. Red Sox Prediction & Odds
The Cincinnati Reds remain in Boston to take on the Red Sox on Wednesday night at 7:10 PM ET on ESPN+ in the second game of a three-game set.
Can the Red Sox win the game outright as money-line home favorites?
Projected starting pitchers: Luke Weaver (CIN) vs. James Paxton (BOS)
The Cincinnati Reds are 25-29 straight up this year. Cincinnati is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Reds are 32-22 ATS this season.
The Boston Red Sox are 28-26 straight up this year. Boston is 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Red Sox are 28-26 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
977 Cincinnati Reds (+150) at 978 Boston Red Sox (-180); O/U 10
7:10 PM ET, Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Reds vs. Red Sox Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bets are currently on the Reds money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Cincinnati Reds DFS Spin
Cincinnati third baseman Spencer Steer was one of three Reds players to record multiple hits in his team’s 9-8 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Steer went 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI as he hit out of the sixth spot in an underrated Cincinnati lineup. Steer has been having something of a breakout campaign as he’s slashing .288/.353/.485 with 14 doubles, 7 home runs, and 26 RBIs this season. He might be worth a look in DFS on Wednesday.
Boston Red Sox DFS Spin
Boston outfielder Raimel Tapia did some damage from the leadoff spot on Tuesday night. Tapia went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs in Boston’s 9-8 loss to Cincinnati at Fenway Park. Tapia hit a single, double, and a triple on Tuesday night as he fell a home run short of the cycle. The Dominican Republic native is slashing .305/.369/.407 against right-handed pitching this season and might be worth considering against Reds right-hander Luke Weaver (5.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) in Game 2 of this series on Wednesday.
Reds vs. Red Sox MLB Betting Trends
Cincinnati is 17-35 in their last 52 games against the American League East.
Cincinnati is 2-5 in their last 7 games when the total is set between 9 and 10.5.
Boston is 7-3 in their last 10 home games when the total is set between 9 and 10.5.
Boston is 8-2 in their last 10 games during Game 2 of a series.
Reds vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction
Cincinnati has struggled mightily against Boston of late, despite Tuesday night’s win at Fenway Park. The Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 games against the Red Sox, and Cincinnati is 2-6 in their last 8 games against the Red Sox in Boston. Cincinnati is also 20-45 in their last 65 interleague road games against a left-handed starter.
Boston has been superb at bouncing back this season. The Red Sox are 15-7 in their last 22 games after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Boston has also been great against lesser National League opponents at home as the Red Sox are 69-33 in their last 102 interleague home games against a team with a losing record. I like Boston to win this game at home on Wednesday night.
MLB Betting Prediction: BOSTON RED SOX -180