A’s vs. Red Sox Prediction
With the number sitting at 9 runs, what’s the best bet when it comes to the total for Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the A’s and Red Sox at 4:10 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
965 Oakland A’s (+185) at 966 Boston Red Sox (-215); o/u 9
4:10 p.m. ET, Friday, July 7, 2023
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
A’s vs. Red Sox Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 68% of bets are on the Red Sox’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Oakland A’s DFS SPIN
Paul Blackburn wasn’t at his best in Sunday’s loss to the White Sox, giving up five runs on six hits over his five innings of work. The 29-year-old right-hander also issued four free passes on the afternoon while striking out five. All of the damage done against him came during a five-run uprising in the fifth inning that included Blackburn plunking Gavin Sheets with the bases loaded. He’ll attempt to finish the first half strong as he carries a 4.50 ERA and 1.47 WHIP into Saturday’s showdown against the Red Sox in Boston.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Red Sox activated LHP James Paxton from the paternity leave list. The 34-year-old southpaw will make his scheduled start against the Athletics on Saturday. He has been outstanding in nine starts on the season — registering a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and a 61/13 K/BB ratio across 50 innings.
A’s vs. Red Sox MLB Betting Trends
Athletics are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings
Athletics are 15-38 in the last 53 meetings in Boston
Athletics are 13-48 in their last 61 games following a loss
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 overall
A’s vs. Red Sox MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 4-1-2 in the last seven meetings between these two teams in Boston but the over is 5-0 in the A’s last five games during Game 2 of a series, is 7-1-1 in their last nine games overall and is 4-1-2 in their last seven road games. On the other side, the over is 7-1-1 in the Red Sox’ last nine games following a win, is 5-2-1 in their last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400 and is 19-9 in their last 28 home games versus a right-handed starter.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: A’S/RED SOX OVER 9