Continuing through the second third of the season, the Boston Red Sox (35W-31L) will once again take on the St. Louis Cardinals (38W-29L) at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 19 at 1:35 pm ET.
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds
Boston Red Sox -156 | St. Louis Cardinals +132 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
Boston Red Sox
So far this season, the Red Sox currently hold a team batting average of .257. Defensively, they are sporting an ERA of 3.7 and a .985 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number four in the American League East after they outplayed the St. Louis Cardinals 2-11 in their most recent game on Saturday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this one?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Boston Red Sox are missing James Paxton (Elbow), Nathan Eovaldi (Back), Garrett Whitlock (Hip), Enrique Hernández (Hip), Matthew Barnes (Shoulder), Christian Arroyo (COVID-19), Christopher Sale (Rib) and Josh Taylor (Back).
St. Louis Cardinals
The overall regular season batting average for the Cards is .255 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 3.97. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .988. They were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 2-11 the last time they met on Saturday, and are currently number one in the National League Central. Will the Cards get the win when they face off again against the Red Sox?
The St. Louis Cardinals are missing Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), McKenzie Dickerson (Calf), Jordan Hicks (Forearm), Steven Matz (Shoulder) and Yadier Molina (Knee).
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Boston Red Sox (-156)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-106)
Runline Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 runs (+136)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)