Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 23, 2025 ,

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction 7/23

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:05 PM. Fans can expect a warm night with a light breeze and broken clouds. The Red Sox have a road record of 22-29, while the Phillies hold a home record of 33-18.

Red Sox vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -153. The Phillies have a strong home record of 33-18. They have also won the last two games against the Red Sox.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (+100). Both teams have shown strong pitching recently, with the Phillies allowing only three runs in the last two games.

Team Trends

  • The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong home record this season at 33-18.
  • The Boston Red Sox have struggled on the road with a 22-29 record.
  • In their last game, the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 4-1 with Cristopher Sánchez pitching a complete game.
  • Boston Red Sox’s manager is Alex Cora, while the Phillies are led by Rob Thomson.
  • The Phillies play in the NL East, and the Red Sox are part of the AL East.

Red Sox vs Phillies Preview

The Boston Red Sox travel to face the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Red Sox will rely on Lucas Giolito, who has a 3.59 ERA and a 6-2 record. His performance on the mound will be key for Boston, especially given their 22-29 record on the road.

For the Phillies, Jesús Luzardo takes the mound with an 8-5 record and a 4.29 ERA. Philadelphia has been strong at home with a 33-18 record. The game starts at 7:05 PM under broken clouds and a light breeze, setting the stage for an exciting evening of baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies: A Closer Look at the Lineup

Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies’ designated hitter. He has a batting average of .248 and an on-base percentage of .376. Schwarber leads the team with 33 home runs and 75 RBIs. Trea Turner plays shortstop for the Phillies. Turner holds a .288 batting average and has scored 65 runs. He has hit 11 home runs and driven in 41 RBIs this season. Bryce Harper covers first base for the team. Harper has played in 73 games with a .272 batting average. He has hit 13 home runs and has 41 RBIs.

Boston Red Sox: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Trevor Story is the shortstop for the Red Sox. He has played 99 games with a batting average of .253. Story leads the team with 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. Alex Bregman covers third base for Boston. Bregman has a .291 batting average over 58 games. He has hit 12 home runs and driven in 38 RBIs. Lucas Giolito is the starting pitcher for the Red Sox. His ERA is 3.59, and he has a WHIP of 1.24. Giolito has a win-loss record of 6-2 this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies are a good pick for the money line at -153. They have a strong home record of 33-18, showing they play well at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have also won the last two games against the Red Sox, adding confidence to their ability to win again.

The under 8.5 total runs is a solid choice given the recent pitching performances. The Phillies allowed only three runs in the last two games, showing strong pitching. Both teams have been involved in games with fewer runs recently, making the under a reasonable pick.

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