The Boston Red Sox (54-46) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (37-65) on Wednesday, July 24th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Red Sox are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Sox. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.

Red Sox vs. Rockies Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+137)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 10.5 Runs

• The Rockies have won 5 of their last 7 home games.
• In their last 15 games, the Rockies have scored 5 or more runs in 8 games.
• The Rockies have a recent home win against the Red Sox, scoring 9 runs on July 22nd.
• The Rockies have a higher home win percentage (23-29) compared to the Red Sox’s away win percentage (30-21).
• The Rockies have won 3 of their last 4 home series.

Red Sox vs Rockies

Boston cruised to an easy 6-0 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Rockies, they had their best chance to score in the 3rd, but could only muster two hits.

Cooper Criswell pitched well for the Red Sox in this one, going seven innings and striking out four without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Ty Blach only went 2 1/3 innings for the Rockies, giving up six runs and took the loss.

At the plate, Tyler O’Neill hit the game’s only two homers while going 2/5 with three RBIs. Rafael Devers also had a two-hit game and drove in a run for Boston’s offense.

Today’s game against the Rockies is crucial for the Red Sox as they look to close the gap on the Orioles in the AL East. Boston currently trails the Orioles by six games and holds a 54-46 overall record, sitting in 3rd place in the division.

On the road, the Red Sox have a 30-21 record, and as the favorite, they are 31-20 straight up. Their run line record on the road is 29-22, with an average run margin of 1.1. The over/under line of 10.5 runs for today’s game is the highest of the season for the Red Sox, with only one other game having an over/under line of 10.5 runs.

Nick Pivetta Gets The Start For The Red Sox

Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Rockies on the road. Pivetta has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 3.87. Looking at his overall numbers, Pivetta has a WHIP of 1.09 and opponents are batting .217 this season. Pivetta’s most recent outing came against the Dodgers, where he didn’t allow a run in six innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.

Red Sox Offense Breakdown

The Red Sox are one of the most dangerous lineups in the league, as they are 4th in team batting average and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league. Boston is also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest.

Both Jarren Duran and Tyler O’Neill have been swinging the bat well of late, with Duran hitting .412 over his last eight games and O’Neill batting .355 with four homers in his last seven games. For the season, O’Neill is 2nd on the team with 20 homers, and Rafael Devers is leading the Red Sox with 23 homers and 63 RBIs (13th in the MLB).

Colorado has been a run line underdog in every game this season, and their overall run line record is 51-51. Their average run margin is -1.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 52-48. The average total line for Rockies games is 10 runs, and their O/U record when the line is set at 10.5 runs is 7-11.

The Rockies are currently 5th in the NL West with a 37-65 record, and they trail the Dodgers by 24 games. They have yet to win a game as the favorite this season, and their overall series record is 6-23-3. Colorado is 23-29 at home and 14-36 on the road.

Cal Quantrill Gets The Start For The Rockies

Cal Quantrill is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing vs. the Giants, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back at his last three starts, Quantrill has finished with a no-decision in two of them. He has a record of 6-7 this season and an ERA of 4.15. Opponents are batting .244 off Quantrill this season, and he has a total of 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, Quantrill is averaging 6.9 strikeouts and 3.41 walks.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

On the season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. At home, they have been slightly better, putting up 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 11th in the MLB, and have the 14th best slugging percentage in the league. The Rockies have been striking out a lot this season, averaging 9 per game.

Both Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle come into the game with 16 homers, which is 14th in the league. Tovar has been on a tear of late, going 13/28 in his last six games with four homers. He also has 47 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team. Ryan McMahon is also having a strong season, batting .270 with 14 homers.

Red Sox vs Rockies Prediction

There is a lot of value in taking the Rockies on the money line today at +137. We have them winning this one 6-5 and would also recommend taking the over, as the line is sitting at 10.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Cal Quantrill finishing with five strikeouts compared to Nick Pivetta with six. However, Quantrill is projected to go just five innings, while Pivetta is projected to go six.

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