The Boston Red Sox (31-31) and Cleveland Guardians (28-33) will square off on Tuesday evening in an American League matchup. The MLB schedule hasn’t been especially kind to either of these MLB teams. Regardless, Cleveland and Boston will both be playing for a crucial series win on Thursday.
The Red Sox took the first game of the series on Tuesday by a final score of 5-4. The Guardians answered with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday.
The third game of the series projects to be a competitive affair. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM EST on Thursday, June 8 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Let’s take a look at the Red Sox vs Guardians odds, MLB picks, and stats for the game.
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds
The Boston Red Sox schedule has been difficult in recent action, with the ball club dropping four of their past five games. On the other hand, Cleveland is 3-2 during that same span. The Cleveland Guardians standings placement has improved in recent action, as they are now second in the AL Central.
Despite all of this, the Red Sox are still listed as a road favorite. Their favored status is fairly surprising, but Cleveland could be a decent underdog pick. The Red Sox vs Guardians odds are even more surprising when taking a look at the pitching matchup.
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Information
Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
Location of the game: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 8. 7:10 PM EST.
How to watch: BSGL
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Starting Pitchers
Matt Dermody (Red Sox)
Matt Dermody is the scheduled pitcher for Boston. Dermody will make his 2023 debut on Thursday. The left-hander has appeared in a number of MLB games during the course of his career, last pitching for the Chicago Cubs in 2022. However, he made just one appearance for Chicago at the MLB level.
In total, he’s made 30 career appearances in MLB, 23 of which came with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017. It should be noted that he’s never made an MLB start.
One would imagine that Dermody won’t work deep into the game. With the Red Sox’s pitching concerns, as they have a number of pitchers on the MLB injury report, they will need their bullpen to step up and shut down the Guardians’ offense.
Aaron Civale (Guardians)
Aaron Civale (1-1, 2.04) will start for Cleveland. Civale landed on the injured list following a pair of starts in April. He made his return on June 2 against the Minnesota Twins, surrendering just one earned run over five innings in a strong effort.
Civale will look to turn in another impressive outing against the Red Sox. If Cleveland is able to take advantage of Boston’s current pitching uncertainty, Civale may receive plenty of run support.
Aaron Civale is a good pitcher. He struggled in 2022, but has previously been a reliable option for Cleveland in the mlb standings. With Civale and Triston McKenzie both back in the Guardians’ rotation, Cleveland is trending in a positive direction.
After reviewing the Red Sox vs Guardians odds and analysis, it’s time to share our official prediction.
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Picks and Predictions
- Over/Under: Take the over
- Moneyline: Cleveland Guardians
Go ahead and take a chance on the over. Civale is set to take on a talented Red Sox lineup, while the Guardians should be able to push across some runs against Boston.
In the end, rolling with the Guardians with your betting pick is worth the risk. They profile as intriguing home underdogs, and will be in a good position to clinch a series victory on Thursday.
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