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Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Rich Hill in this game. Hill has a 4-5 record and a 4.87 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Hill with Roansy Contreras. Right hander Contreras has a 3.78 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Sox as -152-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -135 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 5-3 winner as they battled the Pirates on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -135 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 58-59 SU
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 45-71 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Next up:
Boston at Pittsburgh Thursday, August 18