Red Sox vs. Guardians June 24: Battle of MLB's Hottest Teams Preview and Betting Odds
The Boston Red Sox (39-31) face the Cleveland Guardians (36-29) at Progressive Field on June 24 at 7:10 p.m. in the opener of a three-game series. Both teams are hot, having won 8 of their last 10 games.
Game Details:
- Red Sox Moneyline: -112 (Favorites)
- Guardians Moneyline: -104
- Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (-184)
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (7-5, 3.31 ERA, 82 K)
- Guardians: Cal Quantrill (4-4, 3.77 ERA, 44 K)
Key Stats:
- Red Sox have won 4 straight games
- Guardians have won 7 consecutive series
- Guardians are 1-4 vs Red Sox in last 5 home games
Players to Watch:
- Red Sox: Rafael Devers (.328, 16 HR, 43 RBI)
- Guardians: Jose Ramirez (.301, 16 HR, 62 RBI)
- Trevor Story vs Quantrill: 4-for-12 with HR
- Austin Hedges vs Pivetta: 2-for-6 with 2 HR
Team Status:
- Red Sox: 3rd in AL East, 12.5 GB
- Guardians: Looking for 8th straight series win
The Red Sox enter as slight road favorites despite Cleveland's recent success. With both teams playing well, this series opener features two hot clubs and strong starting pitching, setting up an compelling matchup at Progressive Field.