Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox 4/17/24 – The Cleveland Guardians (10-5) meet the Boston Red Sox (9-7) in an exciting early-season showdown at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. As the teams clash in this much-anticipated game, fans and bettors alike will be eager to see how the standings shape up. Both teams have shown potential and pitfalls, making this matchup a compelling one for followers of MLB free daily picks.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox 4/17/24
| When: | Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Fenway Park, Boston, MA |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox 4/17/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| TEAM A | +1.5 -185 | o9.5 -120 | +111 |  |
| TEAM B | -1.5 +148 | u9.5 -108 | -132 | |
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— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 17, 2024
As the betting odds are yet to be determined, bettors will need to keep a close eye on updates. Based on the current trends and statistics, these odds will be crucial for making informed betting decisions.
Ben Lively (4-7, 5.38 ERA) vs. Tanner Houck (2-1, 2.04 ERA)
The Cleveland Guardians’ star pitcher, Ben Lively, with a prior mark of 4-7 and a 5.38 ERA, is making his second appearance. With 88.2 innings pitched, Lively had 96 hits against and 20 home runs which his teammate Jamo gave by delivering a mix of vulnerabilities and the capability for strikeouts through 79 Ks. It will be relatively integral for his performance this season to begin strong given how frequently he lets home runs which overweighs another important factor for him at Fenway Park.
On the hill for the Boston Red Sox, Tanner Houck offers to begin with a complete picture having a solid 2-1 record and a promising 2.04 ERA in his previous appearances in the past season. In the fair 17.2 innings, Houck was able to bring up 19 sack-outs which indicate his skillful pitching and how he mastered the game. One can tell that his low walk rate (2 walks) and only home run allowed (1) are clear indications that he could end up winning the match, if he keeps those figures going his way.
Guardians’ Statistical Strengths and Weaknesses
The Cleveland Guardians managed to score 73 runs while batting .265 on average. They recorded 13 home runs so far that brought their slugging percentage to .399 which sessions to their strength of hitting the ball hard and far. On the other hand, a.330 on-base percentage and 123 hits are not enough for their scoring opportunities to be exploited with the utter tightness of Boston’s pitching staff.
Red Sox’ Statistical Insights
The Boston Red Sox team ERA of just 2.44 and WHIP of 1.13 as of the early season begins a good sign of the relatively strong mound command. Their pitchers impressed everyone, reaching 148 strikeouts in total, an indication of their ability to stop the other player’s batters. On the other hand, the team’s batting average (.233) and on-base percentage (.305) are some of the weaknesses that need to be properly addressed for total effectiveness in exploitation of their pitching strengths.
Trends
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
Guardians are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Cleveland Guardians are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Guardians are 7-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Guardians’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Guardians’ 5 last games at home
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Boston Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Red Sox are 7-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Red Sox’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Red Sox’ 5 last games at home
Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Picks
Surrounded by these stats, this game will be very hard to make. But because of Tanner Houck’s great performance and if the Red Sox can use their ERA and WHIP advantage to, they might make the Red Sox as favorite. The Guardians will need to use their homerun capabilities in order to compete against the Red Sox’s pitchers.
For those looking at prop bets or the over/under, considering the Guardians’ recent trend towards high-scoring games and the Red Sox’s robust pitching might suggest a closer, potentially lower-scoring game than some might expect. It’s always wise to check the final odds and pitcher warm-up reports before placing bets on the best casino sites.
Score Prediction: Red Sox 4, Guardians 3.
