The Cincinnati Reds host the Boston Red Sox on March 28, 2026. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NESN.
The Red Sox are favored by -144 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+110) on the run line. The Reds are +122 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-132) on the run line. The total is set at 7.5 runs (-115 / -105).
Find my MLB picks and Red Sox vs Reds prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Red Sox vs Reds Prediction
- Red Sox vs Reds Pick: Under 7.5
My Red Sox vs Reds best bet is on the Under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Red Sox vs Reds Odds
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +110 | 7.5 -115o / -105u | -144 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -132 | 7.5 -115o / -105u | +122 |
- Red Sox vs Reds spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+110), Reds +1.5 (-132)
- Red Sox vs Reds over/under: 7.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Red Sox vs Reds moneyline: Red Sox -144, Reds +122
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Pitchers tend to be ahead of hitters at the start of the season, and colder air can suppress offensive production by reducing ball carry.
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Red Sox vs Reds Picks
Our guy Zerillo is on this Under, projecting just 7.2 runs for this interleague showdown.
It's expected to be freezing cold in Cincinnati this afternoon, with temperatures under 50 degrees at first pitch and likely cooling as the game progresses. That should considerably dampen the run-scoring environment.
Pick: Under 7.5
