Red Sox vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 30, 2025, 8:12PM | Published: Aug 29, 2025, 6:33PM
The Boston Red Sox will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Fenway Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:10am AEST.
Dustin May (7-10, 4.79 ERA) will get the ball for the Red Sox, up against Johan Oviedo (1-0, 3.60 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Red Sox vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Boston vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Red Sox a 61% chance of defeating the Pirates at Fenway Park.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Fenway Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Red Sox $1.56, Pirates $2.50
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 ($2.20), Pirates +1.5 ($1.72)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $1.56 and the Pirates at $2.50.
The Red Sox are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.72.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.50 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Red Sox vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Red Sox have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Red Sox vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Pittsburgh game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Red Sox vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Red Sox and Pirates at Fenway Park is scheduled to begin at 6:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 31 August 2025
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: Fenway Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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