Cincinnati (44-41) at Boston (42-44)
- When: Jul 1 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: FDSOH
Reds vs. Red Sox – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Boston -111
Total: 10.0
Spread: Cincinnati -1.5 (+145)
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Red Sox finally snapped their cold stretch in the most dramatic fashion imaginable, unloading 13 runs on Cincinnati in Monday’s series opener. A big reason? Wilyer Abreu is torching everything he sees. The outfielder just made history with an inside-the-park homer and a grand slam in the same game, something no Sox player had done since 1939. Abreu now has 16 bombs on the year and is proving to be one of Boston’s biggest weapons.
Boston also gave new reliever Jordan Hicks his debut after acquiring him in the Rafael Devers trade. Hicks flashed triple-digit heat and looked dominant in a quick 1-2-3 inning.
On the mound, Richard Fitts (0-3, 4.68 ERA) gets the nod for Boston. While still searching for his first MLB win, Fitts showed solid strikeout stuff in his last outing, punching out six in just four innings. He’ll be looking to keep a shaky Cincinnati offense off balance.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Reds got steamrolled Monday and rookie starter Chase Burns barely survived the first inning. He gave up seven runs (five earned) while recording only one out, as Boston hitters feasted early. Whether it was bad pitch location or tipped pitches, Reds manager Terry Francona noted Boston seemed “ready for everything,” and that’s not a good sign heading into Game 2.
Brady Singer (7-6, 4.31 ERA) draws the start Tuesday. He’s had mixed results against Boston in the past 2-2 record, 4.71 ERA and has been prone to giving up hits in bunches. He’ll need to be much sharper to avoid a second straight blowout loss.
Prediction
Boston’s bats are clicking, Abreu is red-hot, and the Fenway crowd is buzzing again. If Fitts can limit damage and the bullpen holds, the Sox should ride their momentum to another win.
Boston covers the moneyline (-111), and this one sneaks over the 10.0 total thanks to both offenses waking up.
Score Prediction: Red Sox 7, Reds 4
Pick: Boston (-111)
Total: Over 10.0 (-104)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
