The Boston Red Sox will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, April 25, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM and will be played under the night sky. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of baseball action.

Red Sox vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine: -105. The Guardians have a better season record and a strong home record. Their pitcher, Ben Lively, has a lower ERA than Tanner Houck, which gives them an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-113). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Guardians’ recent games have been low-scoring. This suggests a lower total run count.

Team Trends

• Boston Red Sox have a regular season record of 14-13 with a home record of 8-6.
• Cleveland Guardians lead the AL Central with a 14-10 record and a division record of 7-2.
• In a recent game against the Seattle Mariners, Boston’s Garrett Crochet struck out 9 batters in 5 innings.
• José Ramírez had 4 RBIs in a Cleveland Guardians win against the New York Yankees on April 21st, 2025.
• Kyle Manzardo hit a home run in Cleveland’s 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 20th, 2025.

Red Sox vs Guardians Preview

The Boston Red Sox are heading to Progressive Field to play against the Cleveland Guardians. The game is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:10 PM. Both teams are eager to put on a good show under the night sky.

On the mound for the Red Sox is Tanner Houck. He has started five games this season with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 7.66. The Guardians will counter with Ben Lively, who has a 1-2 record and a 3.86 ERA in his five starts. Fans can expect an interesting matchup between these two right-handed pitchers.

Cleveland Guardians: Key Players and Season Overview

The Cleveland Guardians have some strong hitters this season. Steven Kwan is leading the team with a batting average of .337. He also ranks first in the league with 17 runs and second with 14 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo is another key player, hitting seven home runs, the most in the league. José Ramírez adds depth to the lineup with five home runs and 13 RBIs. His batting average stands at .265, and he has scored 10 runs. These players contribute to the team’s overall performance, helping them rank ninth in home runs. On the mound, Ben Lively has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.86. He has pitched 25 2/3 innings and struck out 19 batters. The team’s pitching staff has a combined ERA of 3.94, placing them 14th in the league.

Boston Red Sox: Key Players and Season Insights

The Boston Red Sox have strong hitters this season. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .320 batting average. He also has 21 RBIs and five home runs, but he is currently on the paternity list. Wilyer Abreu and Trevor Story also contribute with four and five home runs, respectively. On the mound, Tanner Houck is set to start. His season has been challenging with a 0-2 record and a 7.66 ERA. Houck has pitched 24 2/3 innings, striking out 18 batters. The Red Sox rank ninth in home runs, similar to the Guardians. They have a .244 team batting average and lead the league with 52 doubles. Their pitching staff has a 4.07 ERA, placing them 16th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Guardians MoneyLine pick at -105 looks solid due to their strong home record and better overall season performance. Ben Lively’s ERA of 3.86 is significantly lower than Tanner Houck’s 7.66, providing an advantage in pitching. The Guardians’ home record of 7-2 shows they perform well in their own ballpark.

The Under 9.0 prediction also seems reasonable given both teams’ pitching strengths. The Guardians’ recent games have been low-scoring, which aligns with their team ERA of 3.94. With both teams having solid pitching stats, a lower total run count is likely.

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