The Oakland Athletics (21-41) open a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (32-29) Tuesday at Fenway Park. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Red Sox lead 3-0
Oakland comes into the game having lost 11 of their last 12 contests, a stretch that includes a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox in Oakland.
Boston won 8 of 10 games on their recent road trip and now return home where they are 13-14 on the season.
Athletics at Red Sox projected starters
LHP Jared Koenig vs. RHP Nick Pivetta
Koenig (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.75 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 4 IP.
- Made his big-league debut in Atlanta Wednesday. He allowed just 1 run through four innings but got the hook after allowing a walk and 2 extra base hits to open the 5th inning.
- Recorded a 2.21 ERA and 10.4 K/9 in 9 appearances (8 starts) spanning 53 IP at Triple-A this year.
Pivetta (5-5, 3.78 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP.
- Was slow out of the gate but has been dominant lately. He has totaled 46 IP while putting up a 1.96 ERA, 9.4 K/9, and just 3 home runs allowed over his last 7 starts.
- Hurled 7 scoreless innings in his previous start against Oakland, one in which he whiffed 7 batters and allowed only 2 hits.
Athletics at Red Sox odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:21 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Red Sox -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-112) | Red Sox -1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Athletics at Red Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Sox 6, Athletics 3
Money line
These are two teams going in opposite directions and Pivetta has really been rolling lately. These odds are pretty steep, though, and we’ll skip to the run line to try and find some better value. PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Red Sox outscored the A’s 20-4 in their recent 3-game series, and they’ll have the benefit of playing at home this time around. They also have the clear pitching edge and should win by multiple runs. Back the RED SOX -1.5 (-108).
Over/Under
Oakland is 29th in runs per game, as well as in wRC+ vs. right-handed pitching. Pivetta may completely shut them down, so even if the Boston bats have a pretty good day, this game should slide in UNDER 9.5 (-115).
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