The Boston Red Sox host the San Diego Padres on April 4, 2026. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NESN.
The Red Sox are favored by -136 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Padres are +116 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Padres vs Red Sox prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Padres vs Red Sox Prediction
- Padres vs Red Sox Pick: Under 8
My Padres vs Red Sox best bet is on the Under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Padres vs Red Sox Odds
| Padres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -184 | 8 -120o / -102u | +116 |
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +152 | 8 -120o / -102u | -136 |
- Padres vs Red Sox spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+152), Padres +1.5 (-184)
- Padres vs Red Sox over/under: 8 (-120 / -102)
- Padres vs Red Sox moneyline: Padres +116, Red Sox -136
Padres vs Red Sox MLB Betting Preview
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Padres vs Red Sox Picks
The weather report for Fenway is much worse than I imagined when I saw this system pop up.
We are looking at temperatures in the high-30s to low-40s with double-digit winds blowing straight in toward home plate from right field. Given these conditions, BallParkPal has projected a -14% run-scoring factor behind a -48% home-run factor.
Boston is going to see some intense pitcher-friendly weather on Saturday. I don't even care who's pitching, I'm taking the Under — although it's worth mentioning that I'm high on Connelly Early, while the Padres' loaded bullpen is fully rested after Friday's loss.
Pick: Under 8
