MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels (September 8, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (54-90) face the Boston Red Sox (80-65) at Fenway Park on Tuesday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Reid Detmers is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Patrick Sandoval is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are favored to win at -149, while the Angels are at +123. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Angels (-176) have a 69-75 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (+145) hold a record of 70-75.
- The Angels have a 58-83-3 O/U record this season (meaning 58 games have gone over the total runs line, 83 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 68-73-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging +0.4 more at 4.5 runs (T14th).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (19th in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (3rd).
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 Angels are at .233 (ranking 28th in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .249 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Red Sox have hit 151 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 137 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 555 RBIs to rank 29th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Red Sox have recorded 618 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 3.59 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.22 (20th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1283 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank 11th for total strikeouts, recording 1251.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Red Sox this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .236 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 39-28-77 | 26-11-37 | 13-17-40 | 8-2-16 | 31-26-61 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Red Sox | 31-40-74 | 18-17-35 | 13-23-39 | 22-26-53 | 9-14-21 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 53-56-35 | 33-20-21 | 20-36-14 | 14-8-4 | 39-48-31 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Red Sox | 61-53-31 | 35-24-11 | 26-29-20 | 47-33-21 | 14-20-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 72-72 in Angels games this season. The Red Sox have a 69-76 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an upset 5-2 victory over the Angels at Fenway Park yesterday. Moises Ballesteros was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Red Sox have now won four straight against the Angels.
