The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox: Key Matchup Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Boston Red Sox in an early-season interleague showdown on Sunday Night Baseball. This game will be the second of a day-night doubleheader following a rainout on Saturday. The Cardinals, with a record of 4-3, will send Miles Mikolas (0-0, 3.38 ERA) to the mound, while the Red Sox, with a record of 4-4, will start Richard Fitts (0-1, 4.50 ERA).

The game is set to start at 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park in Boston. The latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook favor the Red Sox at -124, with the over/under set at nine runs. Mikolas is projected to allow 5.5 hits. Before placing your bets, be sure to check out the MLB predictions from SportsLine’s model.

Top Bets for Cardinals vs. Red Sox:

Red Sox to Win (-124)

Boston has been on a hot streak, outscoring opponents 24-13 in their last three games. Cardinals pitching has struggled with a 4.85 ERA, making the Red Sox the favorite in this matchup. Keep an eye on Wilyer Abreu, who has been hitting .500 with three homers and eight RBI.

Over 9 Total Runs (-115)

Both teams have a history of high-scoring games, with the model predicting a total of 10 runs in this matchup. Look for key players like Nolan Arenado and Rafael Devers to contribute to the run total.

Both Teams to Score 3 or More Runs (-142)

With strong offenses on both sides, expect to see runs on the board. Ivan Herrera and Wilyer Abreu have been standouts for their respective teams, so don’t be surprised to see both teams surpass the 3-run mark.

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