Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – May 10, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 10, 2023

Matt Olson brings a two-game homer streak into the Atlanta Braves’ (25-11) game against the Boston Red Sox (21-16) at 7:20 PM ET on Wednesday, at Truist Park.

The favored Braves (-176 moneyline odds) take the field at home against the Red Sox (+148). The game’s over/under is set at 9.5.

The betting trends in what follows are based off odds valid as of May 10, 2023 at 7:18 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 -176 +148 9.5

Braves Betting Insights

  • This season, the Braves have been favored 31 times and won 21, or 67.7%, of those games.
  • Atlanta is 10-2 this season when entering a game favored by -176 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.8% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 22 of 36 opportunities.
  • The Braves are 18-18-0 against the spread in their 36 chances this season.

Braves Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 8-2
Runs Per Game 6.3
HR 19
ERA 3.58
K/9 10.1

Red Sox Betting Insights

  • The Red Sox have been victorious in 11, or 50%, of the 22 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Boston has a mark of 1-3 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +148 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Red Sox have a 40.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Boston and its opponents have hit the over in 25 of its 37 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Red Sox have an against the spread mark of 23-14-0 in 37 games with a line this season.

Red Sox Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 8-2
Runs Per Game 6.3
HR 14
ERA 4.55
K/9 8.0

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Braves Probable Pitcher – Dylan Lee

  • Lee did not pitch in a game with a spread last season.
  • The 28-year-old lefty will start for the first time this campaign after coming out of the bullpen 17 times.
  • Lee did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline favorite last season.

Braves Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
A.J. Minter 18 17.2 22 7.13 0 7
Jesse Chávez 17 14 15 2.57 8 1
Dylan Lee 17 16 19 2.81 6 0
Nick Anderson 14 14.2 18 3.68 5 1
Kirby Yates 13 12.2 17 2.84 1 0

Red Sox Probable Pitcher – Brayan Bello

  • Bello (1-1) takes the mound first for the Red Sox in his fifth start of the season. He has a 5.71 ERA in 17 1/3 innings pitched, with 19 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Bello is looking for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.3 innings per start.
  • The Red Sox have a 2-1 record in Bello’s three starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
  • Bello’s team has won three of his four starts.
  • Bello has started four games with a set total this season — his team has hit the over in each of them.

Red Sox Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Ryan Brasier 18 17.2 15 7.13 1 1
John Schreiber 17 16.2 20 2.16 6 0
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 racked up two or more homers in 14 games this season, and are 13-1 in those outings.
  • Atlanta is undefeated in its nine games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
  • The team has put up eight or more hits in 24 games this season, and is 21-3 in those contests.
  • Atlanta has won all of the 21 games this season when it scored five or more runs.
  • The Braves are 10-3 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Red Sox Hitting Trends

  • They have won 10 of the 13 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • Boston has gone 8-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have won 17 of the 23 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • Boston has a 19-3 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • They have a 8-2 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Braves (-176)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9.5)

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

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