Boston goes for the series sweep after it jumped out to a 6-0 lead and held on to win 7-5 on Saturday. Trevor Story doubled and hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox improved to 41-22 at home. Boston has won Garrett Crochet's past five starts in the third game of a series and it has won his past five home starts overall. Miami is 0-4 after allowing at least five runs its previous game and the Marlins have lost seven of eight. Janson Junk has allowed 19 runs on 31 hits his past five outings in 25 innings pitched for the Marlins, who have lost the past five meetings dating to last season. The Red Sox have won nine of 10 home games and 11 of 16 overall. Miami is 3-12 at Femway Park. The Marlins have lost four straight against teams that allowed five or more runs their previous game. Take the Red Sox.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on August 17, 2025 at 10:28AM ET.
Miami at Boston
August 17, 2025
2 units on Boston -239 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 2.84)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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