Monday, May 25, 2015

Target Field

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Probable Pitchers: Joe Kelly (1-3) vs. Ricky Nolasco (4-1)

The Boston Red Sox head to Target Field on Monday to take on the Minnesota Twins. The probable starters are Joe Kelly for the Red Sox and Ricky Nolasco for the Twins. The opening line has Boston at -113 and Minnesota at +103. The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. So far this season Boston is 20-22 against the over/under while the Twins are 22-19.

The Red Sox come into this game with a 20-23 record, including 11-11 on the road. Joe Kelly has a 1-3 record and an earned run average of 5.13. He's given up 43 hits in 47.1 innings pitched so far and Boston is currently averaging 3.9 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .237, good for 26th in the league. They also rank 15th in the league in on base percentage at .315 with Dustin Pedroia leading the way at .354.

The Twins overall record is 24-18 and they are 14-6 at home. Ricky Nolasco is currently 4-1 with an ERA of 6.00. He's pitched 24 innings thus far and given up 34 hits. Minnesota has averaged 5 runs in his starts this year. The Twins are 20th in the league in team ERA at 4.12 and 29th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.76. They come into this game batting .253 as a team with an OBP of .308, good for 21st in the league.

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

The Boston Red Sox are 20-22 against the over/under

The Boston Red Sox are 18-25 against the run line

Minnesota Twins Betting Trends

The Minnesota Twins are 22-19 against the over/under

The Minnesota Twins are 26-16 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Boston Red Sox

05/23/15 3B Pablo Sandoval Knee "?" Sunday vs. Los Angeles Angels
05/13/15 P Justin Masterson Arm 15-day DL (5/13)
05/02/15 C Ryan Hanigan Hand 60-day DL (5/1)
04/06/15 P Edwin Escobar Shoulder 15-day DL (3/29)
04/04/15 C Christian Vazquez Elbow 60-day DL (3/30), out for season

Minnesota Twins

05/16/15 CF Jordan Schafer Knee 15-day DL (5/16)
05/05/15 RF Oswaldo Arcia Hip 15-day DL (5/4)
04/30/15 P Casey Fien Shoulder 15-day DL (4/30)
04/04/15 P Ervin Santana Suspension expected to miss 80 games

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Sox

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