The Red Sox will play the Braves on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Your timezone's first pitch time is 7:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Red Sox have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Atlanta Braves is 94.67.
- Visiting Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 12-8 record as a visiting team, ranking them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 12-4 record as a home team. They rank 4th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Boston Red Sox currently stand 13th (164) Overall, with the Atlanta Braves ranking 12th (167) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Boston Red Sox are 25th (125) Overall for runs allowed. The Atlanta Braves stand 22nd (131) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Boston Red Sox lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves won their last game.
- Team Records - The Boston Red Sox have a 19-17 Overall record (4.5 GB American East Division), with the Atlanta Braves possessing a 21-12 Overall standing (3.0 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Red Sox be takin' on the Braves down in Atlanta...
Boston be strugglin' with a record barely above .500, what a disgrace...
If ye be brave enough, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game...
The odds be in favor of the Braves, but don't let that scare ye...
The Red Sox may be a bit shaky, but they still be a threat...
Review the odds below, place yer bets, and prepare for a battle on the diamond!
Best Red Sox at Braves Odds
| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Braves are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Red Sox are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Braves are -1.5 +100 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Red Sox are +1.5 -120 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Red Sox
Braves
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | +165-200 |
- Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 37.74%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 66.67%.
Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves Prop Bets
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Red Sox
Braves
First Team to Score
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | -110-115Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | +400+225-135Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | +200+100+280Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
To Extra Innings
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Red Sox
Braves
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Braves
Total Runs
BOS at ATL 5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at ATL 5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -140Bet |
Chris Sale
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at ATL 5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
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Nick Pivetta
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at ATL 5/08/24 7:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1355.5 u -175Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Atlanta Braves Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Red Sox World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Sox | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Braves | +800 Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Atlanta Braves Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Atlanta Braves | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | +9.0 | 46-35 | 43-38 | 704 | 607 | +97 | W1 | 7-3 |
| e - Boston Red Sox | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | +17.0 | 38-43 | 43-38 | 751 | 747 | +4 | W1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 7:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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