The Chicago Cubs (57-39) welcome the Boston Red Sox (53-45) to Wrigley Field Friday afternoon to start a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

After Ceddanne Rafaela's apparent two-base hit is reversed by the umpiring crew, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was very unhappy

In the midst of a certifiable heater, the Red Sox now must break for a few days before re-convening at Wrigley Field on Friday for a matchup with the Cubs. But there’s no reason to think the vibes of

Depending on the outlet, Rafaela, 22, usually ranks among the top five or six prospects in the Red Sox system, and he was No. 48 in The Athletic’s midseason top-60 rankings.