- Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Venue: LoanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Boston (-152), Miami (+126)
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This Monday, the Miami Marlins (66-64) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (70-59) at LoanDepot Park. Currently, bookmakers have listed the Red Sox at -152, while the Marlins sit at +126. The game features an over/under line set at 9 runs, with Ranger Suarez and Tyler Phillips anticipated to take the mound as starters.
The Boston Red Sox have recorded a slugging percentage of .406, totaling 1,046 strikeouts while drawing 414 walks. The team has racked up 559 RBIs alongside 1,083 hits, posting a batting average of .251. Boston has achieved 234 doubles and 132 home runs this season, contributing to a total of 584 runs scored, with an on-base percentage standing at .324. On average, the Red Sox score 4.5 runs per game, ranking them 13th in MLB.
The Red Sox feature a strong pitching squad with a team ERA of 3.51, placing third in the league. They have struck out 1,105 batters, allowed 125 home runs, and given up 486 runs (also third in baseball). This season, the pitching staff has issued 368 walks with a FIP of 3.66 overall. They’ve allowed 1,033 hits (8.1 per nine innings) and 448 earned runs, maintaining a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.22.
Boston’s relief pitchers enjoy a save percentage of 76.1%, having entered 127 save situations. They have recorded 35 saves this season but have also missed 11 of their 46 save opportunities. So far, the bullpen has inherited 135 runners, with 31.1% of those scoring. They have been called upon 100 times with runners on base and have made 113 appearances in high-leverage situations. This season, the Red Sox have utilized 397 relievers, totaling 79 holds (9th in MLB).
In terms of defense, the Red Sox have achieved 3,442 putouts, 1,125 assists, and 63 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .986, placing them 13th in the league. They’ve completed 95 double plays, and have turned 69.8% of balls put into play into outs over 10,326 innings, ranking 17th in Major League Baseball.
Ranger Suarez has pitched 875 innings, accumulating 818 career strikeouts with a 3.38 ERA (329 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.259. He has issued 273 walks and allowed 829 hits (8.5 per nine innings), boasting a career record of 58-40 and a FIP of 3.33 against 3,664 batters faced.
The Miami Marlins have a collective on-base percentage of .326 and a batting average of .249 this year. They have struck out 1,059 times (18th in the league) and amassed 1,075 hits. The team has hit 133 home runs and driven in 544 runs. With a slugging percentage of .402, they average 4.36 runs per game, placing them 19th in MLB. The Marlins have achieved 203 doubles, 440 walks, and a total of 567 runs scored.
As a pitching team, the Marlins maintain a WHIP of 1.250 and a FIP of 3.98. They rank 6th in the league for total hits allowed, with 992. Miami has permitted 550 runs this season, resulting in a 3.92 ERA (496 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.40 (1,068 strikeouts versus 432 walks). They’ve given up 129 home runs, allowing 4.35 runs per 9 innings (10th in MLB).
The Marlins possess a save percentage of 63.8%, having called upon 417 relief pitchers throughout the season. The bullpen has faced 119 high-leverage situations and appeared with baserunners 108 times. With 121 save situations, they have achieved 72 holds but also suffered 17 blown saves. In 47 save opportunities, Miami has secured 30 saves, with a 23.3% inherited score rate from 159 inherited runners.
Miami has registered 95 double plays this season and holds a fielding percentage of .982 (28th in MLB). They have 1,074 assists, 83 errors, and 3,417 putouts, achieving a defensive efficiency of 70.7% across 10,251 innings played, ranking 9th in professional baseball.
Tyler Phillips, with a 9-8 career record, has a 3.91 ERA while allowing 8.7 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio stands at 2.18, facing 907 opposing hitters throughout his MLB career. Phillips has given up 93 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.302 and a FIP of 3.8. He has allowed 206 hits while recording 159 strikeouts over 214 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back Miami (+126)
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