The Red Sox will play the Braves on Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Red Sox have a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Atlanta Braves is 97.67.
- Visiting Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 4-8 record as a visiting team, ranking them 6th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 8-4 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Boston Red Sox currently stand 20th (89) Overall, with the Atlanta Braves ranking 2nd (135) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Boston Red Sox are 12th (106) Overall for runs allowed. The Atlanta Braves stand 22nd (80) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Boston Red Sox lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Boston Red Sox have a 9-14 Overall record (5.0 GB American East Division), with the Atlanta Braves possessing a 16-8 Overall standing (0.0 GB National East Division).
Best Red Sox at Braves Odds
| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Braves are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Red Sox are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Braves are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Red Sox are +1.5 -160 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Red Sox
Braves
5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | +125-150 |
- Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 44.44%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 60%.
Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves Prop Bets
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Red Sox
Braves
First Team to Score
5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | -130+100Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | +320+250-125Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | +170+110+300Bet |
Red Sox
Braves
To Extra Innings
5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Braves
Total Runs
BOS at ATL 5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at ATL 5/17/26 1:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u -102Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Atlanta Braves Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Red Sox World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Sox | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Braves | +1000 Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Atlanta Braves Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Atlanta Braves | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 8-4 | 8-4 | 135 | 80 | +55 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Boston Red Sox | 9 | 14 | 0.391 | +7.0 | 5-6 | 4-8 | 89 | 106 | -17 | L1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 1:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other May 17, 2026 MLB Games
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- Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals - 5/17/26 1:35pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates - 5/17/26 1:35pm EDT
- Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians - 5/17/26 1:40pm EDT
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers - 5/17/26 1:40pm EDT
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets - 5/17/26 1:40pm EDT
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins - 5/17/26 2:10pm EDT
- Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros - 5/17/26 2:10pm EDT
- Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox - 5/17/26 2:10pm EDT
- Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals - 5/17/26 2:15pm EDT
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies - 5/17/26 3:10pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs Oakland Athletics - 5/17/26 4:05pm EDT
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels - 5/17/26 4:07pm EDT
- San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners - 5/17/26 7:20pm EDT