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- Giants vs Red Sox Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The San Francisco Giants (+155) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-190) on August 21, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm in Boston, MA.
This season, the Giants are 52-75 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 62-61 ATS.
Giants vs Red Sox Starting Pitchers Today:
- Giants starting pitcher: Logan Webb 8-7, 3.49 ERA
- Red Sox starting pitcher: Sonny Gray 15-3, 2.67 ERA
Giants vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Giants | +1.5 -145 | O 7.5 -118 | +155 |
| Red Sox | -1.5 +118 | U 7.5 -102 | -190 |
Giants vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Friday‘s MLB game with 63.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Giants players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Giants Player Prop Bets Today:
- Osleivis Basabe has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+24.00 Units / 300% ROI)
- Drew Cavanaugh has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games (+7.95 Units / 29% ROI)
- Willy Adames has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 25% ROI)
- Christian Koss has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+7.40 Units / 40% ROI)
- Willy Adames has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 25 away games (+7.10 Units / 27% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Mickey Gasper has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+22.50 Units / 562% ROI)
- Wilyer Abreu has hit the Walks Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+16.70 Units / 111% ROI)
- Andruw Monasterio has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- Andruw Monasterio has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.60 Units / 35% ROI)
- Caleb Durbin has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.95 Units / 54% ROI)
Giants Best Bets Today:
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 40 games (+8.75 Units / 19% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 50 away games (+8.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 40 away games (+3.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.65 Units / 17% ROI)
Red Sox Best Bets Today:
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.80 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 50 games (+16.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games (+15.65 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.60 Units / 22% ROI)
Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Giants are 60-65 against the Run Line (-20.45 Units / -11.7% ROI).
- 52-75 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.3 Units / -14.36% ROI
- 57-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.85 Units / -4.89% ROI
- 58-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.5 Units / -3.23% ROI
Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 62-61 against the Run Line (+2.75 Units / 1.74% ROI).
- 68-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -3.33% ROI
- 59-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.1 Units / -8.62% ROI
- 64-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -1 Units / -0.72% ROI
Red Sox vs Giants Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | +350 |
| Willy Adames | +400 |
| Willson Contreras | +500 |
| Wilyer Abreu | +500 |
| Bryce Eldridge | +550 |
Red Sox vs Giants Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +190 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +170 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +160 |
| Adley Rutschman | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +150 |
| Andruw Monasterio | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +150 |
Red Sox vs Giants Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +180 |
| Drew Gilbert | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +155 |
| Christian Koss | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +145 |
| Jarren Duran | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +140 |
| Wilyer Abreu | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +120 |
Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox
The Giants are just 1-56 (.018) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 1-59 (.017) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 6-23 (.207) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 21-31 (.404) after a win this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Giants
The Red Sox are 60-2 (.968) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Red Sox are just 4-9 (.308) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
The Red Sox are 131-6 (.956) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB.
The Red Sox are 137-3 (.979) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.
Giants Hitting Stats & Trends
The Giants are just 1-56 (.018) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 1-59 (.017) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 17-34 (-31.4% ROI) when slight moneyline underdogs (+101 to +149) this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Giants are just 6-23 (.207) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
Red Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
The Red Sox are just 18-28 (.391) against the run line (-17.1% ROI) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Giants (20th fewest runs allowed).
The Red Sox are 60-2 (.968) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB.
Games involving the Red Sox went UNDER in 59% of their games (13.5% ROI) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Giants (24th in runs scored).
Games involving the Red Sox went UNDER in 56% of their games (11.9% ROI) when slight moneyline favorites (-101 to -149) this season — 5th highest in MLB.
Giants Pitching Stats & Trends
Giants pitchers have walked 50 of 463 batters (11%) over the last 14 days (12 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents had a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers in the 2024 season — highest in MLB.
Giants pitchers have walked 70 of 652 batters (11%) this month (17 games) — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Giants pitchers this month (17 games) — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Red Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
Red Sox pitchers have walked 34 of 463 batters (7%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Red Sox pitchers this month (18 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Red Sox pitchers have walked 54 of 667 batters (8%) this month (18 games) — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Red Sox pitchers have walked 6 of 113 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (13 games) — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
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