John Martin Free Pick Today: Guardians +126 vs Red Sox

Today’s Guaranteed Cappers Free Pick of the Day comes from veteran handicapper John Martin, who is backing the Cleveland Guardians +126 against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Guardians vs Red Sox Free Pick

John Martin’s free selection for Thursday is a 1-unit play on the Cleveland Guardians +126.

Martin sees value in taking Cleveland as the underdog because the two teams enter this matchup with very different priorities.

Boston is already positioned for the American League postseason and is expected to place a strong emphasis on keeping key players healthy and rested ahead of the Wild Card round.

Cleveland, meanwhile, is still fighting for its position in the AL Central and enters the game with significantly more immediate urgency.

Why John Martin Likes Cleveland

Martin’s handicap begins with motivation.

The Red Sox are already locked into their postseason position, meaning their biggest concern is preparing for the playoffs rather than maximizing every possible inning in the final days of the regular season.

That can affect how aggressively Boston uses its starting pitcher, bullpen and everyday lineup.

Martin also notes that Boston’s bullpen has been heavily used during the recent series with Cleveland.

On the other side, the Guardians remain in an important divisional race and should have every reason to manage Thursday’s game aggressively.

Cleveland also brings one of its stronger assets into this matchup: a bullpen that Martin believes can play a major role if the game is close in the later innings.

With Cleveland getting a plus-money price, Martin believes the Guardians offer attractive value.

John Martin’s Free Pick

Free Pick: Cleveland Guardians +126

This is John Martin’s official free selection for Thursday’s Guardians vs Red Sox matchup.

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