MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves (May 27, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (37-18) face the Boston Red Sox (22-31) at Fenway Park on Wednesday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Connelly Early is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox. The Braves are favored to win at -120, while the Red Sox are at -101. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -104.
- The Braves (+135) have a 36-19 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (-163) hold a record of 21-32.
- The Braves have a 25-25-5 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total runs line, 25 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 24-28-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging only 3.8 (29th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (10th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .260 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .240 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 74 to rank 2nd. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 41 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have been outstanding this season, recording 283 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Red Sox have performed poorly in this area, recording only 191 RBIs to rank 30th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 3.82 this season (10th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.09 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 487 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 443.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Red Sox this season (12th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .208 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 15-14-26 | 8-3-16 | 7-11-10 | 12-13-18 | 3-1-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Red Sox | 6-19-28 | 3-7-16 | 3-12-12 | 3-10-21 | 3-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 25-18-12 | 13-6-8 | 12-12-4 | 21-12-10 | 4-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Red Sox | 17-21-15 | 10-9-7 | 7-12-8 | 11-11-12 | 6-10-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 24-31 in Braves games this season. The Red Sox have a 26-27 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 7-6 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park yesterday. Michael Harris dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs.
