The Boston Red Sox are gearing up to face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 8, 2024, starting at 7:20 PM under a sky of broken clouds. Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the Red Sox, flaunting an impressive ERA of 0.818, while Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves, holding an ERA of 3.436.

In the American League East standings, the Red Sox are currently 7th with a record of 16-13, marking a .550 winning percentage. Despite ranking 3rd within their division with a score of 0-3, the Red Sox have shown resilience with a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games and are riding a two-game win streak. On the road, they have a more favorable record of 11-5 compared to their home record of 5-8. During daylight, the Red Sox have claimed 9 victories against 7 in nighttime games. They’ve scored 139 runs while allowing 106.

Meanwhile, the Braves lead the National League East with a robust 19-8 record, translating to a .704 winning percentage. They lead their division with an 8-4 record, have won 7 out of their last 10 games despite a recent loss, and hold a promising 11-4 home record. The Braves have also excelled in night games with 12 wins out of 19. Their tally for runs scored is 150 with 104 runs allowed.

As for the betting odds, the game has a point spread of -1.5 in favor of the Braves, indicating they are slightly favored to win by more than one run. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is set at 9.0, suggesting a balance of effective pitching and potent hitting. For moneyline bets, the Braves are favored at -198, reflecting their stronger standing and home advantage, while the underdog Red Sox are at +165, posing a potential upset if they leverage their recent form.