Marlins-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park. The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 2-6 this season with a 7.46 ERA. Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Red Sox increased their lead in the AL East by defeating the Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5). Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs to lead the Red Sox. Brad Penny went five innings for the win, allowing three hits and one run. Andrew Miller allowed gave up seven hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. The Marlins were +160 underdogs in that game. Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Boston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Florida: 32-35 SU Boston: 40-25 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida Next up: Florida home to NY Yankees, Friday, June 19 Boston home to Atlanta, Friday, June 19