The Philadelphia Phillies host the Boston Red Sox on July 21, 2025. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-PH.
Zack Wheeler will start tonight for Philadelphia in the opener of this three-game series. Walker Buehler will oppose him for Boston.
Find my MLB betting preview and Red Sox vs Phillies prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
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- Phillies ML
- Bryce Harper 2+ Bases
Parlay Odds: +164
Red Sox vs Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under
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Red Sox vs Phillies Projected Starters
| RHP Walker Buehler (BOS) | Stat | RHP Zack Wheeler (PHI) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | W-L | 9-3 |
| -0.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 3.7 |
| 6.12 / 5.30 | ERA / xERA | 2.36 / 2.38 |
| 5.96 / 4.72 | FIP / xFIP | 2.69 / 2.62 |
| 1.56 | WHIP | 0.86 |
| 7.9 | K-BB% | 27.4 |
| 44.3 | GB% | 39.7 |
| 98 | Stuff+ | 112 |
| 94 | Location+ | 109 |
Red Sox vs Phillies Parlay Picks
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The Phillies will hand the rock to their ace Wheeler on Monday.
He’s in the Cy Young conversation once again this season. The veteran has posted an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 0.86, which ranks second in the MLB.
Wheeler will deliver another strong start at home, where he’s 6-1 with a 1.91 ERA this year.
Red Sox starter Buehler has struggled on the road this year, with an ERA of 8.66 in 35.1 innings.
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The former MVP has been swinging a hot bat lately.
Bryce Harper has 12 hits over his last seven games, including eight extra-base hits.
The lefty veteran is 2-3 in his career against Buehler, with one home run and a double.
Red Sox vs Phillies Parlay
- Phillies ML
- Bryce Harper 2+ Bases
Parlay odds: +164 (DraftKings)
Red Sox vs Phillies Betting Trends
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