The Boston Red Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers on April 8, 2026. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NESN.
The Red Sox are favored by -142 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Brewers are +120 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 7.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Brewers vs Red Sox prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Brewers vs Red Sox Prediction
- Brewers vs Red Sox Pick: Under 7.5
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Brewers vs Red Sox Odds
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 7.5 -105o / -115u | +120 |
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +168 | 7.5 -105o / -115u | -142 |
- Brewers vs Red Sox spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+168), Brewers +1.5 (-205)
- Brewers vs Red Sox over/under: 7.5 (-105o / -115u)
- Brewers vs Red Sox moneyline: Brewers +120, Red Sox -142
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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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Brewers vs Red Sox Picks
It is bone-chilling cold up in the Northeast during this time of year, and Fenway is no different. We’re expecting temperatures in the mid-40s for Wednesday’s game with winds blowing in from right field — not ideal for hitting.
Based on the weather report, BallParkPal projects a -51% home run factor, which should keep scoring down.
Also, I think Sonny Gray looked excellent in his last start against San Diego, tossing six shutout innings while allowing only two hits. He’s a guy who has had struggles with the long ball over the past two seasons (1.19 HR/9 allowed, 14.4% HR/FB rate allowed), so Wednesday’s weather should help him tremendously.
Pick: Under 7.5
