Red Sox vs. Marlins prediction: Why Boston is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [8/24/2026]
Get Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Monday.

The Miami Marlins and Boston redsox will lock horns in MLB action at loanDepot park on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 3.46 ERA), while the Red Sox have opted for Ranger Suarez (5-3, 3.42 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Red Sox as the most likely winner in this Red Sox vs. Marlins prediction.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Ranger Suarez' projected pitching stats.
Red Sox vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Red Sox a 55.1% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 58.6% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54.9% chance of going over.
Red Sox vs. Marlins odds [8/24/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 (+144) / Marlins +1.5 (-145)
- Moneyline: Red Sox -122, Marlins +120
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Red Sox -1.5 @ +144 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Red Sox @ -122 via Novig
- Total: Over 7.5 @ +108 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Marlins and Red Sox at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 55.1% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Monday's MLB matchup.
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