Red Sox vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 15

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The Boston Red Sox (+125) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-150) on May 15, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Red Sox are 18-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 30-14 ATS.

Red Sox vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Connelly Early 3-2, 3.17 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Strider 1-0, 2.90 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -185O 8 -120+125
Braves -1.5 +150U 8 +100-150

Red Sox vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 56.3% 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 Red Sox players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Willson Contreras has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 away games (+14.80 Units / 185% ROI)
  • Jarren Duran has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 away games (+13.20 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Marcelo Mayer has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Marcelo Mayer has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+9.75 Units / 97% ROI)
  • Wilyer Abreu has hit the Walks Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+9.50 Units / 136% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Drake Baldwin has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+12.30 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games at home (+11.90 Units / 119% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games (+9.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+6.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+4.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 45 games (+21.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+13.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+13.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 16-26 against the Run Line (-9.85 Units / -19.24% ROI).

  • 18-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / -23.96% ROI
  • 19-23 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.5 Units / -13.68% ROI
  • 23-19 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.15 Units / 4.56% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 30-14 against the Run Line (+20.8 Units / 41.11% ROI).

  • 30-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 20.16% ROI
  • 18-23 when betting on the total runs Over for -7 Units / -14.37% ROI
  • 23-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.8 Units / 7.9% ROI

Braves vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Matt Olson +450
Austin Riley +475
Wilyer Abreu +500
Willson Contreras +500
Ozzie Albies +500

Braves vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Drake Baldwin 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Austin Riley 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Jarren Duran 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Matt Olson 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Marcelo Mayer 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Drake Baldwin 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Michael Harris II 0.5 -155 0.5 +115

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Red Sox are just 2-13 (.133) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .376.

The Red Sox are 17-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .895.

The Red Sox are just 1-21 (.045) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .135.

The Red Sox are 14-1 (.933) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .865.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Braves are 10-3 (.769) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .476.

The Braves are 30-14 (.682) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 2-13 (.133) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Braves are 14-7 (.667) at home this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .543.

Red Sox hitters are slugging just .336 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Red Sox hitters have an OPS of just .643 (1,208 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Red Sox hitters are slugging just .436 in non-two strike counts this season — lowest in MLB.

The Red Sox are batting just .280 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .456 against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .447 this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .456 on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .793 (1,089 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 5% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Red Sox pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have 48 three-pitch strikeouts this season — 4th fewest in MLB.

The Red Sox have allowed 0.91 runs per game (39/43) in late innings this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.02 (391.0 IP) this season — best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .211 against Braves pitchers this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Braves have allowed 0.89 runs per game (39/44) in late innings this season — best in MLB.

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