The Miami Marlins face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park. Here’s the prediction for the Marlins vs Red Sox game.
This is the first meeting of the season between these interleague opponents. Boston has the edge historically, going 7-3 in the last ten against Miami, while the under-casked in six of those contests.
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Betting Preview for Miami Marlins vs Boston Red Sox
- Venue: Fenway Park
- Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Teams: Miami Marlins vs Boston Red Sox
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting on the Miami Marlins
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Moneyline: +160
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
Miami sends Cal Quantrill to the mound. The veteran right-hander has struggled this year, posting a 4-9 record with a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 starts. On the road, his ERA sits at 5.03. Still, the Marlins’ offense has been lively in August, scoring 5.1 runs per game and helping them to a winning record in the second half of the season (14-12).
Betting on the Boston Red Sox
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Moneyline: -180
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
The Red Sox counter with Brayan Bello, who is 8-6 with a 3.25 ERA across 21 appearances. At Fenway, he has been reliable, going 6-3 with a 3.09 ERA. Boston has stumbled recently, losing six of its last seven, but Fenway has been a fortress this season where they are 39-22. With Bello’s home form, Boston will aim to steady the ship.
Match Plug Prediction for Miami Marlins vs Boston Red Sox
The Marlins have shown offensive growth, but the pitching matchup tilts toward Boston with Bello’s consistency at Fenway.
Miami’s bats can keep them competitive, but the Red Sox should take advantage of home-field strength to bounce back.
Final Prediction: Red Sox Moneyline
