Rockies at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
The Red Sox dominated game 1 of the series, 9-3, behind three homers, including the first at Fenway Park via No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony.
Boston has scored at least four runs in seven straight games and six or more in four connecting contests. The Red Sox won four straight games and six of the past seven, while Colorado is 1-3 and 2-5 in that same span.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Red Sox
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Fenway Park
City: Boston, MA
Network/Streaming: COLR, NESN
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Odds for the Rockies at the Red Sox
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
Moneyline: Rockies (+196), Red Sox (-239)
Spread: Red Sox -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Red Sox
Pitching matchup for July 8, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. Brayan Bello
Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (1-9, 5.49 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsRed Sox: Brayan Bello, (4-3, 3.42 ERA)
Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts
Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (1-9, 5.49 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Red Sox: Brayan Bello, (4-3, 3.42 ERA)
Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Rockies and the Red Sox
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Rockies and the Red Sox:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Red Sox on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Red Sox
Boston is 7-7 this season when Bello pitches
Colorado is 3-13 this season when Freeland pitches
Colorado is 0-3 this season when coming off a win where Freeland was pitching
The Red Sox are on a 4-game win ML and ATS streak
4 of the Rockies' last 5 road games stayed under the Total
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