Braves vs Red Sox Picks and Prediction – 5/17/2025

The Atlanta Braves are heading to Fenway Park on Saturday, where they will face the Boston Red Sox. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Braves now sit third in the NL East, entering Friday night’s game with a 22-22 record. Atlanta has won 6 of their last 10 games, as they are coming off a 5-2 victory. Chris Sale will be heading to the mound for Atlanta on Saturday, he’s posted a 3.97 ERA this season. The Braves are averaging 8.1 hits per game, leading them to score 4.0 runs a game. Atlanta’s bullpen is limiting teams to 3.9 runs per game.

The Red Sox have put together a record of 22-23 which places them second in the AL East. The Red Sox have now lost three consecutive games, as they are coming off a 6-5 loss against the Detroit Tigers. Lucas Giolito will be Boston’s starting pitcher on Saturday, he’s sitting with a 5.51 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record. The Red Sox are recording 4.9 runs per game, while allowing 4.6 runs defensively.

The Red Sox head into this series on a three game losing skid, while Atlanta hopes to build off a win over Washington. Expect Atlanta to take care off business in Boston and take this one. Final score prediction, Braves win 5-4.