Padres vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 28

Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Minneapolis.
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  • The Red Sox are -155 favorites vs the Padres
  • Padres vs Red Sox Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Padres / Red Sox TV Channel: ATV+

The San Diego Padres (+125) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-155) on Friday, June 28, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Boston, MA.

This season, the Padres are 44-41 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 37-43 ATS.

Padres vs Red Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Padres starting pitcher: Randy Vasquez 2-4, 5.14 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Nick Pivetta 4-4, 4.06 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Padres+1.5 -150O 9.5 -115+125
Red Sox -1.5 +125U 9.5 -105-155

Padres 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 54.7% 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 Padres players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Padres Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jackson Merrill has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 14 games (+37.30 Units / 266% ROI)
  • Jackson Merrill has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 18 games (+13.55 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 24 away games (+11.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 24 away games (+11.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.80 Units / 55% 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:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Runs Over in 27 of his last 39 games (+16.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Home Runs Over in 11 of his last 37 games (+11.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Jarren Duran has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+11.75 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Wilyer Abreu has hit the Walks Under in 13 of his last 14 games at home (+11.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jarren Duran has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 38 games (+10.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 39 away games (+12.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+8.65 Units / 77% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 93% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.30 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+9.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.90 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.35 Units / 20% ROI)

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Padres are 43-42 against the Run Line (+3.8 Units / 3.66% ROI).

  • 44-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -4.92% ROI
  • 45-39 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.4 Units / 2.58% ROI
  • 39-45 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.75 Units / -11.42% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 37-43 against the Run Line (-12.2 Units / -11.34% ROI).

  • 43-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 3.05% ROI
  • 37-39 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.25 Units / -5.98% ROI
  • 39-37 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.45 Units / -1.64% ROI

Red Sox vs Padres Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Wilyer Abreu (BOS) 0.5 +525 0.5 -800
Enmanuel Valdez (BOS) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000

Red Sox vs Padres Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dominic Smith (BOS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Wilyer Abreu (BOS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Jurickson Profar (SD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Connor Wong (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Red Sox vs Padres RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
David Hamilton (BOS) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Jarren Duran (BOS) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190

Red Sox vs Padres Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Pivetta (BOS) 4.5 -115 4.5 -110

Randy Vasquez has allowed an OPS of 1.234 (45 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (5 games) — 2nd highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: .651 — fourth Percentile.

Randy Vasquez has allowed an OBP of .538 (52 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (5 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .321 — first Percentile.

Left-handed batters are hitting .478 (22-for-46) against Randy Vasquez this month (5 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .257 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .345 (68-for-197) against Randy Vasquez this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 31 total IP; League Avg: .242 — 0 Percentile.

Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Nick Pivetta has allowed a slugging percentage of .808 (21 Total Bases / 26 ABs) against right-handed batters — 3rd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .388 — fourth Percentile.

Nick Pivetta has allowed a slugging percentage of .772 (217 Total Bases / 281 ABs) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 95 total IP; League Avg: .574 — 0 Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .423 (11-for-26) against Nick Pivetta — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .230 — second Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .292 (7-for-24) against Nick Pivetta with two-strikes — 5th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .156 — fifth Percentile.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Padres are just 0-37 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .057.

The Padres are 34-4 (.895) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .801.

The Padres are just 4-164 (.024) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Padres are 96-17 (.850) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .787.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Red Sox are just 27-37 (.422) after a home loss since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .519.

The Red Sox are just 2-106 (.019) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Red Sox are 94-8 (.922) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .858.

The Red Sox are just 42-70 (.375) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

Padres hitters have just 184 strikeouts in 1,047 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Padres hitters have an OBP of .380 (393 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

The Padres are batting .277 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

The Padres are batting .319 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

Red Sox hitters have 243 strikeouts in 868 PA’s (28%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox hitters have 611 strikeouts in 2,446 PA’s (25%) against LHP since last season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Red Sox are batting .259 with two outs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .232.

Red Sox hitters are slugging .247 on pitches out of the zone since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

Padres pitchers have walked 30 of 219 batters (14%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this month (25 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.9 MPH (3,921 batted balls) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

The Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH in the 2023 season (3,921 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

The Padres pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.0 MPH since last season (5,975 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Red Sox pitchers have walked 45 of 716 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 44% against Red Sox pitchers since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 207 of 2,982 batters (7%) this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have 138 three-pitch strikeouts this season — 3rd most in MLB.

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

  • Wyatt Mills (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Vaughn Grissom (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Michael Fulmer (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Zack Kelly (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Day-To-Day
  • Bryan Mata (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Chris Murphy (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kenley Jansen (Boston Red Sox): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Walter (Boston Red Sox): Shoulder, 7-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Rob Refsnyder (Boston Red Sox): Toe, 10-Day IL
  • Yu Chang (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Out
  • Glenn Otto (San Diego Padres): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiss Knehr (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Drew Carlton (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Luis Patino (San Diego Padres): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Tucupita Marcano (San Diego Padres): Knee, 10-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.