Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Free Pick, Odds, Preview, Prediction (3/29/26)

1:40 PM ET.

Spread: BOS -1.5 (+120) / CIN +1.5 (-140)

ML: BOS -135 / CIN +115

Over/Under: 8.5

Free Pick: Red Sox ML -135

Boston turns to top pitching prospect Connelly Early, who impressed in a late-season call-up last year with a 2.33 ERA across 4 starts. With a rotation spot up for grabs, he’s carried that momentum into spring — posting a 1.59 ERA in 5 appearances and allowing just 1 ER across 4 starts (0.63 ERA). He capped it off with 5 scoreless innings and 7 Ks against the Yankees in his final tune-up.

Rhett Lowder goes for Cincinnati, another highly regarded prospect, but he’s had a much bumpier road. After an injury-plagued 2025 with limited action, he struggled to close out spring — posting a 4.50 ERA, .326 opponent AVG, and 1.90 WHIP in March.

Both bullpens have been taxed early in this series, but this is where Boston holds the edge with a deeper and more reliable group.

Boston has the advantage on the mound and in relief — backing the Red Sox here.