As the Red Sox prepare for a three-game series at Petco Park against the Padres this weekend, Boston fans might wonder how their former star shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, is faring.

After a day off following their first loss in eight games, the Red Sox are on the road to face the Padres in the first contest of a two-city road trip. Former Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta will be on the mound for the Padres Friday. He’s allowed just one run in 13 innings in his two previous starts against Boston.

The Boston Red Sox (64-52) visit the San Diego Padres (64-51) Friday, opening a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.