Brewers vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 23, 2023

April 23, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers (15-6), led by the red-hot Rowdy Tellez and his two-game homer streak, are -174 favorites to pick up a win over the Boston Red Sox (11-11) Sunday at 2:10 PM ET, live from American Family Field and broadcast on BSWI.

Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes and Boston’s Brayan Bello have been named the starters for this contest.

Brewers vs. Red Sox Odds

Brewers odds to win: -174
Red Sox odds to win: +148
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time: 2:10 PM ET
TV: BSWI

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Who Will Win Brewers vs. Red Sox?

Brewers and Red Sox Betting Trends

The Brewers have put together an 8-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 80% of those games).

Milwaukee has ynot played as moneyline favorites of -174 or shorter.

The Red Sox have been underdogs in 11 games this season and won four (36.4%) of those contests.

Boston has played as an underdog of +148 or more twice this season and lost both games.

The Brewers have combined with opponents to go over the total 10 times this season for a 10-11-0 record against the over/under.

The Red Sox and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 22 opportunities.

Brewers Stats & Insights

The Brewers rank 12th in runs scored with 103, 4.9 per game.

Milwaukee averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank 11th in MLB play with 25 total home runs .

The Brewers have the ninth-best batting average in the league (.257).

Milwaukee’s 9.4 strikeouts per game rank 22nd in baseball.

The Brewers pitching staff ranks 27th in MLB with a collective 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

Milwaukee has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.11).

Red Sox Stats & Insights

The Red Sox are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking third with 120 total runs this season.

Boston’s 27 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.

The Red Sox have a team batting average of .247 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.

Boston ranks ninth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.9 Ks per contest.

The Red Sox strike out 9.5 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, sixth-best in MLB.

Boston has pitched to a 5.10 ERA this season, which ranks 25th in baseball.

Brewers Key Players to Watch

Burnes (2-1 with a 4.76 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his fifth of the season.

Tellez leads Milwaukee in home runs with seven and runs batted in with 17.

Willy Adames has collected 22 hits this season and has an OBP of .376. He’s slugging .481 on the year.

Brian Anderson is slashing .264/.345/.444 this season for the Brewers.

Christian Yelich is batting .247 with an OBP of .326 and a slugging percentage of .388 this season.

Red Sox Key Players to Watch

The Red Sox’s Bello will make his second start of the season.

Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with eight home runs and 20 runs batted in.

Alex Verdugo is batting .326 to pace his team.

Justin Turner is hitting .272 with five doubles, a home run and 10 walks.

Kike Hernandez is batting .221 with four doubles, three home runs and nine walks.

Brewers and Red Sox Injuries

Brewers: Luis Urías: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Garrett Mitchell: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyrone Taylor: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Gus Varland: 15 Day IL (Hand), Adrian Houser: 15 Day IL (Groin), Jason Alexander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Wilson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Ashby: 60 Day IL (Labrum)

Red Sox: Adam Duvall: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Chris Martin: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), James Paxton: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Joely Rodriguez: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Zack Kelly: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Wyatt Mills: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Story: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adalberto Mondesi: 60 Day IL (Knee)