MLB · 2026-08-26
Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins
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Boston Red Sox
73-59
VS
Miami Marlins
67-66
52%
Boston Red Sox win probability · -133
Tale of the tape
52%Win probability48%
0.553Win %0.504
+105Run differential+15
Toss-up-133 · BetOnline.ag
Boston Red Sox to win
The market (57%) rates this higher than our model (52%) — no real edge, so we pass.
The model lands on Boston Red Sox here, giving them a 52% chance to come out on top against Miami Marlins. Essentially a coin flip at 52% — entertainment only, not a spot to press. Pitching matchup: Ryan Gusto (4.37 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2.79 ERA).
Why we lean this way
- Form & record: Miami Marlins sit 67-66 (0.504), Boston Red Sox 73-59 (0.553).
- Last 10: Miami Marlins 5-5 (L2), Boston Red Sox 8-2 (W5). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
- Run differential: Miami Marlins +15, Boston Red Sox +105 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
- On the mound: Miami Marlins hand the ball to Ryan Gusto; Boston Red Sox counter with Sonny Gray. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
- Home field: worth about +3.5% to Miami Marlins in our model.
The verdict
Bottom line: Boston Red Sox to win is a near coin-flip. Treat it like a 52% spot — not a sure thing, because there is no such thing. Size it sensibly and enjoy the game.
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