Brewers at Red Sox
O/U 7 · RL Red Sox -1.5 · Fenway Park
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Brewers ML +134
- Published odds
- +134
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 2-3
Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.
The read
The lights are bright at Fenway Park tonight as the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers attempt to secure a series win against a Boston Red Sox team looking to Garrett Crochet to snap their three-game slide. While the market is pricing Boston as a significant favorite due to Crochet’s status as the staff ace, the early 2026 data suggests these two teams are moving in opposite trajectories. Jacob Misiorowski has been a revelation for Milwaukee, entering this contest with a staggering 14.73 K/9 through his first two starts. His underlying metrics from 2025—specifically a 3.41 xERA compared to his 4.09 actual ERA—indicated this breakout was coming. Facing a Red Sox lineup that has struggled to a .682 OPS and has already moved Trevor Story down in the order to spark production, Misiorowski’s high-velocity arsenal is well-positioned to dominate.
The most glaring disparity in this matchup is the defensive reliability. Milwaukee currently leads the National League in fielding percentage with just two errors on the season, while Boston’s defense has been a total liability, committing a league-high 11 errors in just 10 games. In a game featuring two elite strikeout pitchers where runs will be at a premium, the Brewers’ ability to play clean baseball provides a massive safety net. Boston’s shaky defense puts immense pressure on Crochet to be perfect, as any ball put in play by Milwaukee’s high-average lineup—anchored by Christian Yelich’s .395 AVG—carries a high risk of turning into a costly misplay by the Red Sox infield.
Finally, the bullpen situation heavily favors the visitors. The Red Sox relievers have struggled to a 4.71 ERA and have already coughed up late leads in consecutive games, including Monday night's series opener. Milwaukee’s unit remains one of the most stable groups in the league, and with high-leverage arms like Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe rested and available, they have the clear advantage from the seventh inning onward. When you combine the Brewers’ offensive dominance (6.8 runs per game) with their superior defense and bullpen stability, getting the best-performing team in baseball at +134 is the clear value play against a struggling Boston squad.
Injuries noted
Red Sox: [KNOWN] Robert Stock (Relief Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Stock experienced shoulder discomfort while playing with Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and will undergo testing, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. (Mar 8 — 30d ago) [NEW] Johan Oviedo (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Oviedo will seek a second opinion on his elbow this week after an initial MRI was inconclusive, MLB.com reports. (Apr 5 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Tanner Houck (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Houck (elbow) began a throwing program Monday with 25 throws from 45 feet, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. (Feb 16 — 49d ago) Brewers: [NEW] Rob Zastryzny (Relief Pitcher) — Chest (Left): Zastryzny (shoulder) was diagnosed with an intercostal strain and will be sidelined until at least late April, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Apr 7 — 0d ago) [NEW] Brandon Lockridge (Right Fielder) — Hip (Not Specified): Lockridge (hip) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. (Apr 6 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jared Koenig (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Left): Koenig allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Angels. (Apr 6 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Andrew Vaughn (First Baseman) — Hand (Left): Vaughn underwent successful left hamate bone surgery Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (Mar 31 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Jackson Chourio (Left Fielder) — Hand (Left): no (Mar 26 — 12d ago) [KNOWN] Craig Yoho (Relief Pitcher) — Calf (Right): The Brewers placed Yoho (calf) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. (Mar 25 — 12d ago) [KNOWN] Akil Baddoo (Left Fielder) — Quadriceps (Left): The Brewers placed Baddoo (quadriceps) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (Mar 24 — 13d ago)
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKJACOB MISIOROWSKIK'S OVER 6.5
Jacob Misiorowski is arguably the most dominant young arm in baseball right now, carrying a massive 14.73 K/9 through his first two starts of 2026. He set a franchise record for strikeouts in his debut and has maintained that elite velocity and movement into his second start. Tonight he faces a Boston lineup that is in a tailspin, having lost 8 of their last 9 games and currently sitting at the bottom of the AL East. While Misiorowski can occasionally struggle with efficiency, his pure 'stuff' is so overwhelming that he can reach this over even in a 5-inning outing, especially against a lineup missing its primary power threat in Triston Casas.
- GARY'S PICKWILLSON CONTRERASH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
Willson Contreras has been the lone consistent bright spot for the Red Sox offense, and he brings a significant 'grudge' factor into this matchup. He has been hit by a pitch 24 times in his career by Milwaukee, including in yesterday's opener, which typically results in high-intensity performance from the veteran catcher. He homered yesterday and continues to bat in the heart of the order, maximizing his opportunities to drive in runs or score himself. While Misiorowski is a high-K pitcher, he is a young starter prone to the occasional mistake, and Contreras has the veteran plate discipline to capitalize on a hanging breaking ball or an over-aggressive heater.
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