Updated April 2, 2026, 9:19 p.m. ET
A series opener between the Boston Red Sox (1-5) and San Diego Padres (2-4) is scheduled for Friday at 2:10 p.m. ET, at Fenway Park.
The favored Red Sox (-120 moneyline odds) take the field at home against the Padres (+100). The Boston Red Sox will hand the ball to Sonny Gray and the Padres will turn to Michael King.
The Red Sox lost their last game against the Astros by a 6-4 score Wednesday. Roman Anthony went 1 for 1 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Garrett Crochet picked up the loss after throwing five innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out seven.
The Padres took down the Giants 7-1 Wednesday, with Nick Pivetta registering the win while pitching five innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out eight. Ramon Laureano went 2 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs to lead the Padres’ offense.
Ahead of the Red Sox vs. Padres matchup, here’s what you need to get ready for Friday’s baseball action, including viewing options.
Boston Red Sox vs. San Diego Padres odds, line and spread
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Favorite: Red Sox (-120, bet $120 to win $100)Underdog: Padres (+100, bet $100 to win $100)Over/under: 8.5Red Sox vs. Padres: Game time and live stream infoGame day: Friday, April 3, 2026Game time: 2:10 p.m. ETLocation: Boston, MassachusettsStadium: Fenway ParkTV channel: NESN and Padres.TVRed Sox stats and trendsRed Sox betting recordsThe Red Sox have won one of the five games they’ve played as favorites this season.This season Boston has won one of its five games when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.The implied probability of a win from the Red Sox, based on the moneyline, is 54.5%.So far this season, Boston and its opponents have hit the over in four of six games with a total.The Red Sox are 1-5-0 ATS in their six games with a spread this season.Sonny Gray (Red Sox probable starter)Gray (0-0) takes the mound for the Red Sox to make his second start this season.His last time out came on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the right-hander threw four innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up six hits.Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of .316 against him this season. He has a 6.75 ERA and 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.He will take the hill against a Padres offense that ranks 26th in MLB with 39 total hits (on a .202 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .301 (28th in MLB) with three total home runs (28th in MLB).Red Sox batting statsThe Red Sox rank 15th in Major League Baseball with six home runs.Hitters for Boston have combined for a team rank of 22nd in the majors with a .347 team slugging percentage.The Red Sox have a team batting average of .208 this season, which ranks 22nd among MLB teams.Boston has scored 17 runs (just 2.8 per game) this season, which ranks 27th in MLB.The Red Sox have an on-base percentage of .295 this season, which ranks 21st in the league.Boston ranks 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 11.2 whiffs per contest.Padres stats and trendsPadres betting recordsThe Padres have were defeated in both of the contests they’ve played as underdogs this season.San Diego has been listed as an underdog of +100 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Padres have a 50% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in two of its six games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.In six games with a line this season, the Padres have a mark of 3-3-0 against the spread.Michael King (Padres probable starter)King (0-0) makes the start for the Padres, his second of the season.In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty threw five innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up no earned runs while surrendering one hit.Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of just .067 against him this season. He has a 0.00 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings over his one game.The opposing Red Sox offense has the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.347) and ranks 15th in home runs hit (six) in all of MLB. They have a collective .208 batting average, and are 24th in the league with 42 total hits and 27th in MLB action scoring 17 runs.Padres batting statsThe Padres have hit the third-fewest home runs in baseball this season (three).So far this year, San Diego has the third-lowest slugging percentage in the majors (.301).The Padres have the 25th-ranked batting average in the league (.202).The offense for San Diego is No. 26 in MLB play scoring 3.2 runs per game (19 total runs).The Padres are 25th in the majors with an on-base percentage of .280.
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