Boston Red Sox defeat Detroit Tigers 1-0: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 0, Boston Red Sox 1

The Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 1 run combined.

Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox final score and game recap

The Boston Red Sox won by 1 run.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox?

The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.

Did Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox go over or under the total?

The game went under: 1 run combined against a closing total of 8, under by 7.

This result left the Detroit Tigers 10-10 in the 2026 regular season (8-1 at home, 2-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 9 times, with 2 pushes.

This result left the Boston Red Sox 8-11 in the 2026 regular season (4-3 at home, 4-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Red Sox.

What's next for Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox?

Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Next for the Boston Red Sox: the Detroit Tigers at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026.