Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Prediction 05/16/2025 | MLB

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One of the best series of this weekend will kick off on Friday, when the Boston Red Sox host the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park, in a clash between two teams looking to improve on their slow start to the season.

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox: Under

Both the Braves and the Red Sox have been inconsistent offensively and in pitching, but they have good tools and will have their two best pitchers here. Chris Sale, Cy Young in 2024, has not had the expected start, but has recently recovered, allowing 2 runs or less in four of his last five starts. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will have the services of Garrett Crochet, who allowed exactly 1 run in his two previous outings, and pitched 7.0 innings with 9 strikeouts against the Royals five days ago.

Injuries for Atlanta Braves:

R. Acuña Jr. Out.

S. Strider Out.

R. Lopez Out.

J. Jimenez Out.

Injuries for Boston Red Sox:

T. Houck Out.

W. Buehler Out.

R. Gonzalez Out.

R. Fitts Out.

T. Casas Out.

P. Sandoval Out.

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox: Red Sox Moneyline

This will be a good pitching duel, however, Sale has been a little more inconsistent than Crochet so far this season, plus the Red Sox have a more productive offense than the Braves, especially at home, where they tend to be more effective. Therefore, we expect the Red Sox to prevail and take the victory.

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Prediction

The main attraction of this match will be the great pitching duel that can be enjoyed, however, with both teams having good offensive players, especially the Red Sox, we expect an entertaining and close game until the end, which will have a score with few runs and the home team as the winner.

The odds provided are an estimate, please check before you bet.