Braves vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar 24

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Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 29, 2023, in Baltimore. With the Red Sox ramping up at the start of spring training, Devers made it clear Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, that he felt the franchise should have done more to improve the roster over the winter.
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The Atlanta Braves (-135) visit JetBlue Park at Fenway South to take on the Boston Red Sox (+110) on Sunday, March 24, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 1:05pm EDT in Fort Myers, FL.

This season, the Braves are 7-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 13-9 ATS.

Braves vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Moneyline
Braves-135
Red Sox +110

Braves vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Sunday‘s matchup with 55.2% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Hits Under in 3 of his last 4 away games (+2.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the RBIs Over in 1 of his last 2 games (+1.00 Units / 50% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Luis Urias has hit the Runs Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+2.70 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Bobby Dalbec has hit the Singles Over in 1 of his last 2 games at home (+0.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 91 of their last 157 games (+21.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 52 of their last 83 away games (+4.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 59 of their last 109 games (+3.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.09 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games (+10.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.49 Units / 34% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Braves are 8-7 against the Run Line (+0 Units / -0.52% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / -1.6% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / -24.33% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 13.43% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Red Sox are 13-9 against the Run Line (-1.48 Units / 14.47% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -6.18% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting on the total runs Over for -1 Units / -43.37% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 34.37% ROI

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.9 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season (162 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 80.6

Opponents had a groundball rate of 58% (123/211) against Max Fried in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 99th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.7 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2021 season (224 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 194 total IP; League Avg: 80.4

Max Fried had an ERA of 1.71 (47.1 IP) on the road in the 2023 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 4.42 — 100th Percentile.

Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents batted just .164 (28-for-171) against Kutter Crawford’s fastball in the 2023 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .270 — 100th Percentile.

Kutter Crawford threw his slider 47% of the time (199/419) when behind in the count in the 2023 season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total SL; League Avg: 21% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents batted just .106 (7-for-66) against Kutter Crawford on fastballs away in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .249 — 99th Percentile.

Opponents batted just .130 (13-for-100) against Kutter Crawford’s elevated fastballs in the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .229 — 98th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Braves are 46-41 (.529) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Braves were 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .433.

The Braves were 24-31 (.436) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Braves are 164-34 (.828) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Red Sox were 59-4 (.937) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .859.

The Red Sox were just 17-25 (.405) after a home loss in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .508.

The Red Sox were just 1-72 (.014) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Red Sox are just 12-20 (.375) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Braves hitters had an OPS of .845 (6,249 PA’s) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .734.

The Braves batted .288 against LHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Braves hitters slugged .615 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .455.

Braves hitters slugged .493 on the road in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Red Sox batted .300 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

The Red Sox batted .182 on pitches out of the zone in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .151.

The Red Sox batted .279 at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .252.

Red Sox hitters slugged .266 on pitches out of the zone in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 27% of their games on the road in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers have won 42% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of .265 against Red Sox pitchers with the shift in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .240.

Red Sox pitchers had a strikeout rate of 22% when going through the lineup the third time in a game in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 20%.

Red Sox pitchers threw over to first base 120 times in the 2023 season — 2nd fewest in MLB.

Opponents had a swing rate of 49% against the Red Sox pitchers in the 2023 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Red Sox vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • David Hamilton (Boston Red Sox): Thumb, Out
  • Wyatt Mills (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Vaughn Grissom (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, Out
  • Michael Fulmer (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Dinelson Lamet (Boston Red Sox): Personal, Day-To-Day
  • Connor Wong (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Jarren Duran (Boston Red Sox): Toe, Out
  • Kenley Jansen (Boston Red Sox): Lat, Out
  • Tyler Matzek (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Out
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Penn Murfee (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Eli White (Atlanta Braves): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Jackson Stephens (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out

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