The MLB schedule features an interleague matchup of East versus West Friday as the Boston Red Sox (55-47) take on the San Francisco Giants (56-47).
Both of these teams are fighting for a playoff spot as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. The Giants currently occupy a Wild Card spot, while the Red Sox are just 1.5 games out of one.
As you consider your MLB picks, read ahead to get an idea of the best bets for this contest, along with a Red Sox vs Giants prediction.
Red Sox vs. Giants Odds
Boston Red Sox vs. San Francisco Giants Information
Boston Red Sox vs San Francisco Giants
Location of the game: Oracle Park. San Francisco, CA.
Date & Time: Friday, July 28. 10:15 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV | Red Sox – NESN | Giants – NBCS BA
Recent Scores
The Red Sox come into this one having gone 6-4 in their last ten games and are 25-24 on the road this year. They swept the Braves in a two-game series earlier this week, and they have won four straight entering play.
In terms of their MLB standings, the Red Sox are fourth in the AL East, seven games behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles. While not many Boston Red Sox predictions will have them winning the division, a Wild Card spot is still very much in play.
The San Francisco Giants schedule has been a little rougher lately, as they have gone just 4-6 in their last 10 MLB games. Despite that, they did sweep a two-game series against the Oakland Athletics earlier this week, including an 8-3 win on Wednesday.
The Giants rank second in the MLB Standings, just three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Boston Red Sox vs. San Francisco Giants Analysis
Trying to take the opener of this series, the Red Sox will turn to 27-year-old righty Kutter Crawford on Friday. His MLB player stats show that he is 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA in 19 games. He also has a 1.12 WHIP and has struck out 69 in 71.1 innings.
The Red Sox have been strong on the offensive side. They rank fifth out of all MLB teams, averaging 5.06 runs per game. On the road, though, they average just 4.43 runs.
Leading Boston’s offense is third baseman Rafael Devers, who is hitting .267/.334/.528 with a team-leading 25 home runs and 76 runs batted in.
Overall, the Red Sox are 4-1 in their last five MLB games. They are 11-5 in their last 16 games against the Giants.
Giants’ Offensive Duo
The San Francisco Giants will counter with ace Logan Webb. In 21 games, the 26-year-old righty is 8-8 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and he has 136 strikeouts in 134.1 innings.
In terms of MLB team stats, the Giants rank 15th in scoring out of all MLB teams, averaging 4.53 runs per game (4.08 at home).
Michael Conforto and J.D. Davis both lead the team on offense with 13 home runs and 51 runs batted in apiece.
San Francisco has gone just 2-6 in their last eight games and are 2-5 in their last seven games at Oracle Park against the Red Sox.
Key Injuries
Evaluating the MLB injury report, the Red Sox are without starting pitchers Chris Sale (shoulder) and Corey Kluber (shoulder), as well as shortstop Trevor Story (elbow). For the Giants, they are without shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) and outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm).
Odds Breakdown
Before making a Red Sox vs Giants prediction, it is important to look at the MLB odds for this game.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are underdogs playing on the road. They are +127 to win. The spread features Boston +1.5, with odds of -165.
San Francisco Giants
The Giants are the favorites playing at home with odds of -142. They are -1.5 on the spread, with odds of +145.
The over/under for total runs is 7.5. The odds for the over are -115, while the under 7.5 runs is -105.
Boston Red Sox vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Pick and Prediction
- For our Red Sox vs Giants prediction, we will be taking the Giants to win.
Despite their struggles as of late, the Giants have the advantage on the mound Friday in Logan Webb.
Webb has been particularly dominant at Oracle Park, where he is 4-3 with a 2.02 ERA. Take the Giants to win at home at -142.
In our other pick, take the under 7.5 runs (-105). Logan Webb should be able to quiet Boston’s offense. Even if the Giants do get to Kutter Crawford, they don’t have the offensive firepower to put up a big number.
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