The Boston Red Sox (71-75) face the Cincinnati Reds (58-89) in the opener of a two-game series at Great American Ball Park. Both teams are effectively out of playoff contention, with the Red Sox 17 games behind the Yankees and the Reds 28.5 games behind the Cardinals.

Game Details:

• First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

Betting Lines:

• Red Sox -1.5 (+135)
• Reds +1.5 (-164)
• Moneyline: Red Sox (-115), Reds (+102)
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (-106/-115)

Pitching Matchup:

• Red Sox: Brayan Bello (1-6, 5.10 ERA, 42 K)
• Reds: Nick Lodolo (4-6, 3.81 ERA, 113 K)

Recent Form:

• Red Sox: 4-6 in last 10, won 2 of 3 vs Royals
• Reds: 2-8 in last 10, won 1 of 3 vs Cardinals

Key Stats:

• Red Sox road record: 34-38
• Reds home record: 29-43
• Lodolo: 11 strikeouts in each of last two starts
• Bello: Last start - 5 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 6 K vs Yankees

Prediction: Despite both teams struggling, the Red Sox have more talent and a better road record than the Reds' home performance. Boston should take the series opener.

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