Phillies vs. Red Sox odds 2019: Streaking Boston listed as home underdog

The Boston Red Sox are 5-0 in their last five games. They are a +100 home underdog in the first game of a two-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Red Sells are still a long shot to make the postseason. Chris Sale will not undergo Tommy John surgery, but he will be out for the rest of the season. Philadelphia is one of four teams vying for a wild card spot in National League.

The total for Tuesday's game is 11 runs. The Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games against American League opponents. Wednesday's match-up will feature two starters who have had rough 2019 seasons in Rick Porcello (5.49 ERA, 1.41 WHIP) and Drew Smyly (7.09 ERA and 166 WHip).