Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 26, 2025 ,

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 4/26

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The game will be at Progressive Field and is set to begin at 1:10 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Red Sox vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine -108. The Guardians have a strong home record and Ben Lively has a better ERA than Tanner Houck this season.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-107). Both teams have solid pitching and the Guardians have a lower batting average, which could keep the score low.

Team Trends

  • The Boston Red Sox have a current regular-season record of 14-13.
  • The Cleveland Guardians have a division record of 7-2 in the AL Central.
  • In their recent spring training game on April 24th, 2025, the Red Sox hit two home runs against the Seattle Mariners.
  • The Guardians’ starting pitcher, Gavin Williams, struck out 8 batters in a game against the New York Yankees on April 21st, 2025.
  • On April 22nd, 2025, José Ramírez of the Guardians had 4 RBIs in a win against the Yankees.

Red Sox vs Guardians Preview

The Boston Red Sox will take on the Cleveland Guardians in a game at Progressive Field. Tanner Houck will start on the mound for the Red Sox. This season, Houck has started in five games, pitching 24 2/3 innings with an ERA of 7.66. His record stands at 0-2, and he has struck out 18 batters.

Ben Lively will start for the Guardians. Lively has also started five games this season, with an ERA of 3.86 over 25 2/3 innings. His record is 1-2, and he has struck out 19 batters. The game will provide a chance for both pitchers to improve their stats. Fans will be watching to see how each pitcher performs under the lights.

Cleveland Guardians: Home Team Overview

The Cleveland Guardians have some key players making an impact this season. Steven Kwan leads the team with a .337 batting average and ranks first in the league with 17 runs. Kyle Manzardo stands out with seven home runs, topping both the league and team in this category.

José Ramírez is also contributing with five home runs and 13 RBIs. The team batting average is .235, placing them 13th in the league. They have hit 28 home runs, ranking 9th overall.

On the pitching side, Ben Lively has a 3.86 ERA over five starts. The team ERA is 3.94, ranking them 15th. They have allowed 29 home runs, placing them 9th in the league.

Boston Red Sox: Away Team Overview

The Boston Red Sox have some strong hitters this season. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .320 batting average. He also has 5 home runs and 21 RBIs, both ranking first on the team. Wilyer Abreu is another key player for the Red Sox. His batting average is .271 with 4 home runs. Abreu has also scored 15 runs, second on the team. Trevor Story contributes with a .297 batting average. He has hit 5 home runs and has 15 RBIs. On the pitching side, Tanner Houck has struggled with an ERA of 7.66 over five starts.

Final Betting Pick

The Guardians are a good pick for the MoneyLine at -108. They have a strong home record of 7-2, which gives them an edge. Ben Lively’s ERA of 3.86 is better than Tanner Houck’s 7.66, which could make a difference in the game.

The Under 8.0 is also a solid choice. Both teams have decent pitching, with the Guardians having a 3.94 ERA. The Guardians’ lower batting average of .235 might keep the score low, making the Under a reasonable bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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