Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – May 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 8, 2023

The Boston Red Sox (21-15) will look to Masataka Yoshida, currently on a 16-game hitting streak, against the Atlanta Braves (24-11) at 7:20 PM ET on Tuesday, at Truist Park.

The Braves are favored (-185 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Red Sox (+156). The total for this game is 9.5.

The betting trends in what follows reference odds valid as of May 9, 2023 at 7:24 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Braves vs Red Sox Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Braves -185 +156 9.5

Braves Betting Insights

  • This season, the Braves have won 20 out of the 30 games, or 66.7%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Atlanta is 9-1 this season when entering a game favored by -185 or more on the moneyline.
  • The Braves have a 64.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Games involving Atlanta has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 21 of 35 chances this season.
  • The Braves have an ATS record of 17-18-0 in 35 games with a spread this season.

Braves Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 5.8
HR 18
ERA 3.78
K/9 10.3

Red Sox Betting Insights

  • The Red Sox have been victorious in 11, or 52.4%, of the 21 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Boston has been listed as an underdog of +156 or more on two occasions this season and split those games.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Red Sox have a 39.1% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Contests with Boston has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 24 of 36 chances this season.
  • The Red Sox are 23-13-0 against the spread in their 36 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Red Sox Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 8-2
Runs Per Game 6.2
HR 13
ERA 4.10
K/9 8.1

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Braves Probable Pitcher – Charlie Morton

  • Morton and his team are 3-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the New York Mets on Monday, May 1.
  • Morton will look to finish five or more innings for the seventh start in a row.
  • Morton’s team has a record of 3-3 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • Morton’s team has won three of his six starts this season.
  • Out of Morton’s six starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.

Braves Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Jesse Chávez 17 14 15 2.57 8 1
A.J. Minter 17 16.2 21 7.02 0 7
Dylan Lee 17 16 19 2.81 6 0
Nick Anderson 14 14.2 18 3.68 5 1
Kirby Yates 12 11.2 15 3.09 1 0

Red Sox Probable Pitcher – Nick Pivetta

  • Pivetta makes the start for the Red Sox, his seventh of the season. He is 2-2 with a 4.99 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went six innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Pivetta is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 innings per start.
  • The Red Sox have been the moneyline underdog in five of Pivetta’s starts this season, and they went 3-2 in those matchups.
  • In Pivetta’s six starts, his team is 3-3.
  • Pivetta has started six contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in two of them.

Red Sox Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
John Schreiber 17 16.2 20 2.16 6 0
Ryan Brasier 17 16.2 14 7.56 1 1
Richard Bleier 15 15 10 6.00 2 0
Josh Winckowski 13 23 18 1.57 4 1
Kenley Jansen 11 10.2 16 0.84 0 8

Braves Hitting Trends

  • The Braves have hit at least two homers in 14 games this season, and are 13-1 in those contests.
  • Atlanta has won each of its nine games this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits.
  • The club has racked up eight or more hits in 23 games this season, and is 20-3 in those contests.
  • Atlanta is 20-0 in games this season when it scores five or more runs.
  • The Braves have gone 9-3 over the 12 games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Red Sox Hitting Trends

  • They are 10-3 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • Boston has won eight of its 10 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
  • They have won 17 of the 22 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • Boston has won 19 of its 22 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • In 10 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 8-2

Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Braves (-185)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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