Red Sox vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 30 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 29, 2025, 11:12PM | Published: Aug 29, 2025, 3:30AM
The Boston Red Sox will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Fenway Park on Saturday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
The Red Sox will have Payton Tolle (0-0, 0.00 ERA) start, while the Pirates are going with Paul Skenes (8-9, 2.07 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Red Sox vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Boston vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Red Sox a 52% chance of winning against the Pirates at Fenway Park.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Fenway Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Red Sox $1.83, Pirates $2.00
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 ($2.75), Pirates +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Red Sox at $1.83 and the Pirates at $2.00.
The Red Sox are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Red Sox vs Pirates best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Pittsburgh game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Pittsburgh game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Red Sox and Pirates at Fenway Park is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Fenway Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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