The Boston Red Sox will play against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 8:40 PM. The game will take place at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. Fans can catch the action on NESN, with clear skies and a light breeze expected for the night game. The Red Sox hold a record of 65-52, while the Padres are close behind at 64-52.

Red Sox vs. Padres Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox +128. The Red Sox have a strong recent form with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. They also won their last game against the Padres 10-2, showing their ability to perform well on the road.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-117). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, with the Red Sox scoring 10 in their last game and the Padres scoring 10 two games ago. This suggests a potential for high scoring in this matchup.

Team Trends

• The Boston Red Sox have a road record of 26-30 this season.
• San Diego Padres have a strong home record of 36-20 this season.
• Boston Red Sox recently defeated the San Diego Padres 10-2 on August 8th, 2025.
• The Padres have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• The game will be played at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA, under clear skies.

Red Sox vs Padres Preview

The Boston Red Sox are set to play the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. The Red Sox have been strong, winning eight of their last ten games. They are currently second in their division with a record of 65-52. Lucas Giolito will start for the Red Sox, bringing an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.19. His record stands at 8-2, making him a reliable option on the mound.

The Padres, with a 64-52 record, are also second in their division. They have won seven of their last ten games but are coming off a loss. Michael King will pitch for the Padres. He has an impressive ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.02, with a 4-2 record. The game will be under clear skies with a light breeze, perfect for a night game. Fans can watch the action on NESN.

San Diego Padres: Key Players and Pitching Strength

Manny Machado leads the Padres with a batting average of .300. He has played 116 games and hit 20 home runs. Machado also leads the team in runs with 68 and RBIs with 72. Xander Bogaerts, playing shortstop, has a batting average of .269. He has hit 9 home runs and scored 51 runs this season. Bogaerts is second on the team in runs and third in home runs. Michael King will start on the mound for the Padres. His ERA is 2.59, and he has a WHIP of 1.02. King has a win-loss record of 4-2 this season.

Boston Red Sox: Batting and Pitching Overview

Trevor Story is a key player for the Red Sox. He has a batting average of .259 and has hit 18 home runs. Story leads the team in both runs with 63 and RBIs with 73. Alex Bregman brings a strong presence to third base. His batting average stands at .295, and he has hit 14 home runs this season. Bregman is second on the team in runs and RBIs. Lucas Giolito will pitch for the Red Sox. His ERA is 3.58, and his WHIP is 1.19. Giolito’s win-loss record is 8-2 this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Boston Red Sox are a strong pick for the money line at +128. They have been in good form, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Their recent 10-2 victory over the Padres shows they can perform well on the road. With players like Trevor Story and Alex Bregman leading the team, the Red Sox have a solid lineup.

The over 7.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent scoring abilities. The Red Sox scored 10 runs in their last game, while the Padres had a 10-run game two games ago. With hitters like Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts on the Padres, both teams have the potential to score high. This makes the over 7.5 a reasonable choice.

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