Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB
Boston Red Sox
66-57
vs
16/08 17:35
Pittsburgh Pirates
60-65
Game context

The Boston Red Sox enter the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a stronger overall record and superior recent pitching depth, sitting at 65-57 while chasing an AL East playoff spot. The Pirates, at 59-64 and near the bottom of the NL Central, have struggled to score consistently and rank near the league bottom in home runs this month. After splitting the first two games—with Boston shutting out Pittsburgh 4-0 behind strong starting pitching—the matchup features key injury considerations for both clubs, including day-to-day status for several Red Sox position players. Home/away splits and bullpen usage from the short series will likely influence late-inning decisions, as will the Pirates’ need for wins to stay mathematically relevant in the wild-card race.

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Moneyline
$23.3K Vol.
Spread
$188 Vol.
Total (O/U)
$900 Vol.
1st 5 Innings · Moneyline
$180 Vol.
1st 5 Innings · Spread
$82 Vol.
1st 5 Innings · Total (O/U)

In the upcoming MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for August 16 at 1:35PM ET:

This market will resolve to "Boston Red Sox" if the Boston Red Sox win the game.

This market will resolve to "Pittsburgh Pirates" if the Pittsburgh Pirates win the game.

If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50.

The primary resolution source for this market is the official final statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.

Resolution Source: www.mlb.com

Odds & FAQ

What are the current odds for Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
1st 5 Innings O/U 2.5 leads the field at 74%, with 1st 5 Innings O/U 3.5 next at 60%. A solid favorite - though every trade can reshuffle the board.
What do traders predict for Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
Traders lean toward 1st 5 Innings O/U 2.5, pricing it at 74%. That's conviction with real money behind it - but live forecasts shift, sometimes quickly.
When does the Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates market resolve?
Mark 23 Aug 2026 (8 days left): that's when this market is due to resolve, following Polymarket's published criteria once the result is verified.
How much money is trading on Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
Total turnover stands at $8.7M. Volume shows conviction: these odds are backed by actual positions, not polls.
How can I trade Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Polymarket?
Follow this page for live prices; trading happens on Polymarket itself. Start small - implied odds move, and so can your position's value.

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