Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 29, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox Prediction 8/29

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, August 29, 2025. The game will take place at Fenway Park in Boston, MA, starting at 7:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on SN PT, with weather conditions expected to be mild with a light breeze and broken clouds.

Pirates vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox -109. The Red Sox have a strong home record of 41-25. They are also on a 4-game winning streak, which gives them an edge over the Pirates.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-116). Paul Skenes has a low ERA of 2.07, and the Red Sox have a solid pitching staff. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled on the road this season with a record of 20-46.
  • The Boston Red Sox have a strong home record of 41-25 this season.
  • The Red Sox are currently on a 4-game winning streak.
  • The Pirates have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The game will be played at Fenway Park in Boston, MA, under ‘Broken Clouds’ conditions.

Pirates vs Red Sox Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday night. The Pirates hold a record of 59-76 and are in 5th place in their division. They have won 7 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have a record of 75-60, sitting 2nd in their division. They are on a 4-game winning streak and have also won 7 of their last 10 games.

Paul Skenes will start on the mound for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 2.07 and a WHIP of 0.94 with 8 wins and 9 losses. The Red Sox will have Payton Tolle as their starting pitcher, although his stats are not available. The game will air on SN PT, and the weather is expected to be mild with a light breeze and broken clouds.

Red Sox Ready for Action

The Boston Red Sox have some strong hitters leading their lineup. Trevor Story plays shortstop and has played 131 games. He has a batting average of .257 and leads the team with 22 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe is another key player for the Red Sox. Playing first base, he has appeared in 128 games with a batting average of .221. He has hit 17 home runs, ranking him second on the team. Alex Bregman, at third base, has played in 89 games. He has a batting average of .294, which is the highest among the top hitters on the team. Bregman has 16 home runs and has scored 50 runs this season.

Pirates’ Key Players and Stats

Andrew McCutchen is a designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has played in 114 games this season. McCutchen leads the team with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa plays shortstop for the Pirates. He has appeared in 117 games and has a batting average of .268. Kiner-Falefa has scored 39 runs and hit one home run this season. Spencer Horwitz is the first baseman for the Pirates. He has played in 82 games with a batting average of .254. Horwitz has hit seven home runs and scored 40 runs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Red Sox are favored on the money line at -109. They have a strong home record of 41-25, which boosts their chances against the Pirates. The Red Sox are also on a 4-game winning streak, showing they are in good form.

The over/under is set at 8.0, with the under at -116. Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ starter, has a low ERA of 2.07, indicating he can limit runs. The Red Sox also have a solid pitching staff, which suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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