May 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
- The Boston Red Sox hos the Atlanta Braves for a big-name showdown at Fenway Park Tuesday evening at 7:10 p.m. ET.
- The Red Sox have been the definition of average this season, sitting at 30-30 on the year with a losing record at home. The Braves are 33-24 on the year but just lost superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. for the season to an ACL injury.
- See the best picks for Tuesday’s game below.
The Boston Red Sox host the Atlanta Braves for the first of a 2-game series on Tuesday. The Braves (33-24, 14-12 Away) have now played 7 games without star outfielder Ronald Acuna, who tore his ACL while baserunning last week. Atlanta is 3-4 in that stretch and lost 3 out of 4 to the Nationals before rebounding with a 2-1 series win over Oakland.
The Red Sox (30-30, 13-17 Home) have been the definition of average this season. They sit at 3rd in the AL East and, like Atlanta, took a day of rest yesterday following a loss to Detroit Sunday night.
See the odds, best player props to watch out for and a prediction for Braves vs. Red Sox below.
Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction (June 4)
We should be in for a strong pitching matchup Tuesday evening, folks. The Braves are starting Max Fried, who is throwing gas as of late especially. He threw a 3-hitter complete game against the Cubs the start before his last and holds a 5-2 record on the season with a 2.97 ERA – ranking 19th in Major League Baseball.
On the other side of things, Kutter Crawford is listed as the starter for the Red Sox, and he’s had a strong season himself. He has 66 strikeouts on the year through 68.1 total innings pitched and sits at a solid 3.29 ERA, though it’s worth noting he gave up a combined 11 earned runs across 10 innings against the Orioles and Brewers in his last 2 outings.
The Braves doesn’t quite match the offensive capability of the 2 squads mentioned above – especially without Acuna – but it’s still a top 10 group in the majors. Of the starters for the Braves, only Jarred Kelenic has seen success against Crawford in the past. No Braves batter has faced Crawford more than 3 times across their careers.
The Red Sox are a step down from the Braves in terms of batting and both pitchers can go 6 or more innings. I’d expect the under to hit here. Fried is the stronger of the 2 arms and faces an easier challenge than Crawford, so we’ll take the Braves -1.5 as well.
ATL vs. BOS pick: Braves -1.5, U 8.5 (-120)
Braves vs. Red Sox Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | -1.5 (-105) | -170 | O 8.5 (+100) |
| Boston Red Sox | +1.5 (-115) | +140 | U 8.5 (-120) |
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The Braves are considered the away favorite in this matchup, sitting at -1.5 on the runline with -105 odds. Atlanta is -170 ML. The Red Sox are given -115 odds to keep the game within a run and sit at +140 on the moneyline.
Boston has not done well as the home team this season, but they have performed well while being the home underdog at 4-2 on the year while being 16-13 as the underdog. Boston is 12-14 on the season at home.
Atlanta has been the away favorite 24 times this season and has won 14 of them. It’s also notable that Atlanta is 13-6 in non-league games while Boston is 11-9 in non-league matchups.
The under for this matchup is set at 8.5 per Fanatics, which is favored at -120 compared to +100 odds for the over. Boston is addicted to hitting the under this season, but they do sit at 3-2 on the season against the over as the home underdog. Across all home games the Red Sox are 10-17-3 against the over and 1-5-1 against the over with 1 day of rest.
Atlanta is 8-14-2 against the over as the away favorite and 9-15-2 as the away team in general. On top of that, the Braves are 3-5 ATO with 1 day of rest and 21-34-2 ATO across all games this season. In other words, the under is a very safe bet for tonight’s matchup.
Red Sox vs. Braves Best Player Props (June 4)
| Player Props (Atlanta vs. Boston) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Max Fried over 6.5 Ks | -145 |
| Jarred Kelenic over 0.5 Hits | -190 |
| Rafael Devers over 1.5 Hits + RBIs+ Runs | -120 |
All odds above via DraftKings Sportsbook.
You may be thinking 6.5 Ks is a lot for Fried to manage, but this is a high value line. The Red Sox strike out more than any other team in the majors not named Seattle or Oakland, and Fried has performed well against the batters he has faced heading into tonight.
Kelenic has recorded a hit in his last 5 games and has recorded a pair of hits including a home run in his 2 at-bats against Kutter Crawford. The odds are low, but it’s a great leg for a parlay.
Devers has been over this total in his last 3 games and is the only Red Sox hitter that has seen somewhat success against Max Fried.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South and contributor with SBD!
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Boston Red Sox on June 4 in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been performing well this season, making this game a must-watch for baseball fans. For those looking to add some extra excitement to the game, there are plenty of betting options available.
As of now, the betting odds for the game are fairly even, with both teams having a good chance of coming out on top. The Braves have been on a hot streak lately, winning seven of their last ten games, while the Red Sox have also been playing well, winning six of their last ten. This makes for a close matchup and could make for a thrilling game.
When it comes to predictions, it’s always tough to say for sure who will come out on top. Both teams have strong lineups and solid pitching staffs, so it could really go either way. However, some experts are leaning towards the Braves as the slight favorites in this matchup. Their recent success and strong performances from key players give them a slight edge over the Red Sox.
In addition to traditional betting options, there are also plenty of prop bets available for this game. Prop bets can add an extra layer of excitement to the game, allowing bettors to wager on specific outcomes or events within the game. Some popular prop bets for this matchup could include which team will score first, which player will hit a home run, or how many strikeouts a certain pitcher will have.
Overall, the Braves vs Red Sox game on June 4 is shaping up to be a close and competitive matchup. With both teams playing well and plenty of betting options available, it’s sure to be an exciting game for baseball fans and bettors alike. So grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready to watch these two powerhouse teams go head-to-head on the diamond.
