Marlins at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 15
Sandy Alcantara is slated to take the mound for Miami against Lucas Giolito for Boston.
The Sox return home after losing two of three in Houston despite outscoring the Astros 21-12 over the three games. The Marlins lost two of three in Cleveland earlier this week including 9-4 Thursday evening. Edward Cabrera was rocked by the Guardians allowing five runs in just 5.1 innings.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Red Sox
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Fenway Park
City: Boston, MA
Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, NESN
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Odds for the Marlins at the Red Sox
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Marlins (+140), Red Sox (-168)
Spread: Red Sox -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Red Sox
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: Sandy Alcantara vs. Lucas Giolito
Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.55 ERA)
Last outing: August 9 at Atlanta - 9.00 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 StrikeoutsRed Sox: Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.77 ERA)
Last outing: August 9 at San Diego - 7.71 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 6 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.55 ERA)
Last outing: August 9 at Atlanta - 9.00 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.77 ERA)
Last outing: August 9 at San Diego - 7.71 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 6 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Marlins at Red Sox
The Marlins have won 3 straight games at the Red Sox
The Red Sox's last 3 games against the Marlins have gone over the Total
The Red Sox are up 3.33 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home
Trevor Story was 3-13 against Houston
Wilyer Abreu was 4-11 against Houston
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Marlins and the Red Sox
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Marlins and the Red Sox:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.
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