Red Sox vs. Reds Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – June 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 1, 2023

The Cincinnati Reds (26-29) take a five-game winning streak into a home matchup versus the Boston Red Sox (28-27), at 7:10 PM ET on Thursday.

The Reds (+144 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Red Sox (-170). The game’s total is 9.5.

The betting facts in this article reflect odds as of June 1, 2023 at 7:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Red Sox vs Reds Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Red Sox -170 +144 9.5

Red Sox Betting Insights

  • This season, the Red Sox have been favored 23 times and won 12, or 52.2%, of those games.
  • Boston has played as favorites of -170 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Red Sox.
  • Boston’s games have gone over the total in 33 of its 55 chances.
  • The Red Sox are 29-26-0 against the spread in their 55 chances this season.

Red Sox Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 3.1
HR 6
ERA 3.71
K/9 9.0

Reds Betting Insights

  • The Reds have been victorious in 20, or 46.5%, of the 43 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Cincinnati has won seven of 16 games when listed as at least +144 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 41% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 31 of its 55 opportunities.
  • The Reds are 34-21-0 against the spread in their 55 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Reds Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 6.2
HR 8
ERA 4.25
K/9 9.7

If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Red Sox or Reds, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!

Red Sox Probable Pitcher – Chris Sale

  • Sale and his team are 6-4-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • Sale has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • Sale’s team has won 66.7% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (4-2).
  • Sale’s team has won seven of his 10 starts this season.
  • Games Sale has started this season hit the over six times in 10 chances.

Red Sox Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Josh Winckowski 18 33.2 25 2.14 7 2
Ryan Brasier 18 21 18 7.29 1 1
Chris Martin 15 14.2 11 1.23 9 0
Kenley Jansen 15 15.2 18 3.45 0 11
Kutter Crawford 8 30.2 30 3.52 2 0

Reds Probable Pitcher – Hunter Greene

  • Greene (1-4 with a 4.18 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Reds, his 12th of the season.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed six scoreless innings without giving up a hit.
  • Greene is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 innings per start.
  • The Reds are 2-4 in Greene’s six starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
  • Greene’s team is 3-8 over his 11 starts.
  • Greene has started 11 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.

Reds Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Ian Gibaut 23 25.1 22 3.55 5 1
Alex Young 23 22 26 2.86 8 0
Buck Farmer 22 27.2 25 2.60 3 1
Alexis Diaz 20 21.1 41 1.69 1 13
Lucas Sims 16 17.1 21 4.15 5 0

Red Sox Hitting Trends

  • The Red Sox have hit two or more homers in 20 games this season, and are 12-8 in those outings.
  • Boston has gone 11-8 in its 19 games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
  • The club is 21-19 in the games this season it has racked up at least eight hits.
  • Boston has a 24-8 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
  • The Red Sox have drawn five or more walks in 16 games this season, and are 9-7 in those contests.

Reds Hitting Trends

  • They are 12-2 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • Cincinnati has gone 13-3 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have a record of 31-15 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • Cincinnati has won 33 of its 38 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have a 8-14 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Red Sox vs. Reds Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Red Sox (-170)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9.5)

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

Ready to bet? Check out our great offer for new users at DraftKings, no promo code required!

Odds subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas. See DraftKings for offer details, terms and conditions. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy