Sunday, May 29, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (Game #2)

A winning streak will be on the line for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 4-1 record and a 1.69 ERA this season.

Beckett's opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Tigers righthander has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Boston won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Tigers on May 27. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Boston has won 4 straight games. Detroit has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 29-22 SU Detroit: 25-25 SU

A few trends to consider: Boston6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit Boston4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games Boston4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit Detroit is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home Detroit is 3-7-1 SU in its last 11 games , Detroit is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing at home against Boston Detroit is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Boston

Next up: Boston home to Chi White Sox, Monday, May 30 Detroit home to Minnesota, Monday, May 30

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (Game #2)

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