On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Atlanta Braves will visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM, under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Braves vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: -101. The Braves are a slight underdog with a better recent record and strong pitching stats. Their recent win against the Red Sox adds confidence.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-119). Both teams have solid pitching, and recent games have shown lower scoring, making the under a safer choice.

Team Trends

• The Atlanta Braves have a strong home record this season with 15 wins and 7 losses.
• The Boston Red Sox have an even split in home and road wins, both standing at 11.
• In their recent spring training game on May 16, 2025, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2.
• In the same game, both teams had 2 extra base hits, but the Braves hit 2 home runs compared to the Red Sox’s 1.
• Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet threw 103 pitches in 7 innings, allowing 2 runs against the Braves.

Braves vs Red Sox Preview

The Atlanta Braves will head to Fenway Park to meet the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game is set for a 7:15 PM start. Both teams are looking to make an impact under the lights in Boston.

Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Braves. He holds a 2-3 record this season with a 4.14 ERA over 45 2/3 innings. Opposing him is Lucas Giolito for the Red Sox, who has a 1-1 record and a 5.51 ERA in 16 1/3 innings. Both pitchers aim to control the game and lead their teams to a win.

Red Sox Ready for Action

The Boston Red Sox have strong hitters leading their lineup. Alex Bregman stands out with a .309 batting average and 11 home runs. Rafael Devers and Wilyer Abreu also contribute with solid performances, making the top of the order a tough challenge for any pitcher. Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the Red Sox. This season, he has a record of 1-1 with a 5.51 ERA over 16 1/3 innings. Giolito aims to improve his numbers and give the Red Sox a good chance to win. As a team, the Red Sox rank well in several hitting categories. They have a .254 batting average and are 7th in slugging percentage. Their pitching has a 3.99 ERA, with 20 quality starts showing consistency on the mound.

Braves Set for Battle

The Atlanta Braves have some strong hitters in their lineup. Austin Riley leads the team with a .280 batting average and eight home runs. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna also add power, each with solid home run numbers. Grant Holmes will be on the mound for the Braves. He has a record of 2-3 this season with a 4.14 ERA over 45 2/3 innings. Holmes looks to add to his 44 strikeouts and improve his stats. The Braves have a .240 team batting average, placing them 17th overall. They rank 12th in home runs with 46. On the pitching side, their 3.66 ERA ranks 10th, showing they can keep games close.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves MoneyLine at -101 is a good pick due to their recent performance. They have a better recent record than the Red Sox, with a 23-22 season record. Their strong pitching stats, including a 3.66 ERA, support their chances against the Red Sox, who have a higher ERA of 3.99.

Choosing the Under 9.5 (-119) is wise given both teams’ pitching strengths. The Braves have allowed a batting average against of .232, while the Red Sox have allowed .253. Recent games have shown lower scores, with the Braves winning 4-2 against the Red Sox, indicating a trend towards fewer runs.

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