Steve Merril
(981) Boston Red Sox at (982) Atlanta Braves
Event:
(981) Boston Red Sox at (982) Atlanta Braves
Sport/League:
MLB
Date/Time:
May 8, 2024 7PM EDT
Play Rating:
4%
Odds:
102
Play:
4% – Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+102) N Pivetta (RHP), C Sale (LHP) Must Start
Result:
Win
Analysis
-Boston starter Nick Pivetta is slated for 2.8 earned runs with a 4.42 ERA and 1.43 WHIP
-righty projects to have a 7.0 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 2.5 strikeout/walk ratio
-Braves offense is averaging 5.1 runs per game on 9.1 hits per game at home this season
-Atlanta starter Chris Sale projects for 1.8 earned runs with a 2.75 ERA and 0.95 WHIP
-lefty projects to have a 12.2 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and 6.2 strikeout/walk ratio
-Red Sox lineup has hit .167 with a weak .608 OPS in limited at-bats against Sale in his career
4% Play BRAVES (-1.5 runline) (Sale/Pivetta).
Line Parameter: 4% play (-1.5 -120 or less). 3% play (-1.5 -121 or more).
