Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins Betting Odds Preview and Pick
The Miami Marlins will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Boston Red Sox invade Marlins Park on Wednesday.
Eduardo Rodriguez gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday; he's 6-4 on the season. The Miami Marlins, meanwhile, will counter with Adam Conley, who will be looking to improve on his 1-0 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Marlins were listed as 104 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 7.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.6-3.4 win for the Marlins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
45-68 Miami battles the Red Sox, currently with a 50-63 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Boston injuries news.
The Miami Marlins sit at No. 28 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Boston Red Sox sit at No. 21 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Miami Marlins No. 30-ranked scoring average of 3.58 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox offense rated No. 11 and scoring 4.21 runs per game. The Marlins have averaged 8.49 hits per game to date this season, less than the Red Sox hitters have managed (8.84 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 14-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Red Sox own the No. 27 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston lost in extra innings against the Marlins on Tuesday as Miami edged them 5-4 at Marlins Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Seattle, Friday, August 14th
Miami at St. Louis, Friday, August 14th