MLB · Sun, Aug 9 · 1:35 PM

Athletics at Red Sox

O/U 9.5 · RL Red Sox -1.5

Gary's pick

Athletics +1.5-102

CONF 59%

Result

WCashedFinal 4-3

The read

Sunday afternoon at Fenway brings hot weather, a breeze toward right field, and an even series after Oakland ended Boston’s nine-game winning streak. The Athletics are still the underdog, but I’d rather take the extra run with them than pay a steep price to back Boston.

Ginn gives Oakland a real chance to stay close through the middle innings. He has done a good job limiting dangerous contact, especially against right-handed hitters, and Boston is missing some of its usual lineup depth. The Red Sox are starting the game with Erik Miller, so Oakland should see several pitchers instead of facing a traditional starter who works deep into the game.

Boston’s bullpen is clearly better, and that’s the risk. Still, my bet wins if Oakland wins the game or loses by only one run, at close to even odds. Boston also bats last, so a one-run Red Sox lead can end the game without giving them another chance to pull away. I’m taking Oakland with the extra run.

The full analysis

Sunday afternoon at Fenway, hot air, a breeze toward right, and a series sitting even after Oakland stopped Boston’s nine-game heater. The Athletics are still the underdog, but this is a better spot to take the run than lay an expensive number with the home side.

J.T. Ginn gives Oakland a credible path through the middle innings. His contact profile is solid, he has handled right-handed bats especially well, and Boston’s lineup is missing some of its usual depth. The Red Sox are opening with Erik Miller, so Oakland should get multiple looks at the pitching staff rather than dealing with a conventional starter working deep.

Boston owns the decisive bullpen advantage, and that is the danger, but Athletics +1.5 protects a one-run game at nearly even money. It also benefits from Boston batting last, since a one-run Red Sox lead can end without another chance to create run-line separation. My card is Athletics +1.5 at -102.

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