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2024 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics
(2-2) Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics (1-3)
Date: Monday, April 1st
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Oakland Coliseum Oakland, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Tanner Houck vs. Joe Boyle
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox -141 | Athletics +118 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox -1.5 | Athletics +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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At 9:40 PM ET, the Boston Red Sox will be taking on the Oakland Athletics in an AL matchup at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The Red Sox are currently favored in this one, with a money line of -141 compared to the Athletics’ +118.
On the mound for the Red Sox is Tanner Houck, while the Athletics will be countering with Joe Boyle. The over/under line is currently set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -115 compared to the under at -106.
Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox are coming off a 5-1 win over the Mariners, with the game going under the total. Boston was a slight favorite on the road, closing at -106. The Red Sox scored four runs in the fourth inning, which was more than enough to secure the win.
Garrett Whitlock got the start for Boston, going five innings and giving up just one earned run. Tyler O’Neill and Enmanuel Valdez both went deep for the Red Sox, with Valdez driving in three runs.
Red Sox Stats
For the Red Sox, we have Triston Casas as our top home run hitter on the team and 13th in the league in terms of home run projections. Rafael Devers is 14th in the league in terms of home run projections. In terms of total hits, we have Devers as the top player on the team, followed by Masataka Yoshida.
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Oakland Athletics
After a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, the Oakland Athletics will look to build off that victory in their next game. The A’s were able to get the win despite being the underdog in the game, with the money line set at +102.
Paul Blackburn got the start for the A’s, going seven innings and giving up just three hits and no earned runs. The A’s bullpen gave up three runs in the eighth inning, but Dany Jiménez was able to close out the game. Offensively, Esteury Ruiz and JJ Bleday each had two hits, with Bleday driving in two runs.
Athletics Stats
Our model is projecting Brent Rooker to have a big game at the plate for the Athletics. Rooker has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is not only the best on the team, but 12th best in the league today. If you are looking for a long shot to hit a home run, Zack Gelof has the 2nd best odds on the team and 13th best in the league today.
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Tanner Houck is coming off a season in which he made 21 starts and finished with a record of 6-10. His ERA for the year was 5.01, and he made five quality starts. Houck’s WHIP for the season was 1.37, and he allowed a total of 14 home runs. On the year, he averaged 8.41 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.48 walks per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 2.4.
Joe Boyle is coming off a strong season for the Athletics, as he finished with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 1.69. In his three starts, he allowed just one home run and averaged 1.7 walks per game. His WHIP for the season was .81, and his FIP was 3.13. Opponents had a batting average of .143 against him, and his slugging percentage allowed was .250. Boyle’s WOBA allowed was .204, and his OPS allowed was .456. For the season, he averaged three strikeouts per walk.
Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Red Sox head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Red Sox they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Athletics are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Athletics have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Red Sox are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Athletics have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Red Sox vs. Athletics game is to take the Athletics on the money line, with the payout at +118. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, giving them the edge in both the money line and the over/under line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joe Boyle finishing with six strikeouts compared to Tanner Houck with eight. However, we have Boyle finishing with a better ERA than Houck and have him picking up the win.
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