Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 7-10-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 10th at Fenway Park. 

Oakland Needs Better Pitching

Oakland scored nine runs on Tuesday, but the pitching gave up 12 runs and that led to the defeat. Zack Gelof hit a home run and drove in four RBIs, while Lawrence Butler also hit a home run and three RBIs. Oakland is averaging 3.77 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.74 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 24th. Brent Rooker has hit 18 home runs and driven in 54 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for Oakland will be JP Sears, whose sits with a 5-7 record and an ERA of 4.74. In his last start against the Los Angeles Angels, he went five innings, giving up two hits and zero runs. 

Red Sox Offense Impressed

The Red Sox’s offense sure impressed on Tuesday, putting up 12 runs, and that was enough for the three run victory. Wilyer Abreu had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in four RBIs. The Red Sox are averaging 4.6 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.2 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 11th. Rafael Devers has hit 21 home runs and driven in 55 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Red Sox will be Nick Pivetta who sits with a 4-5 record and an ERA of 4.05. In his last start against the Miami Marlins, he went seven innings, giving up one hit and zero runs. 

Why the Red Sox Will Beat the A’s

• The Athletics have lost each of their last 11 road games after playing the previous day.
• The Red Sox have won each of their last nine night games against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five road games after playing the previous day.
• The Red Sox have won the first inning in each of their last three games against AL West opponents.
• The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against the Athletics at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last five night games against the Athletics at Fenway Park.

Oakland Athletics vs Boston Red Sox Prediction

This game is going to come down to what Sears shows up in this game for the Athletics. There are games where he looks like one of the better pitchers in baseball, and other games he looks like his time in the league should be coming to the end. The Red Sox’s offense has been good this season, and they are going to get to Sears early here. Pivetta was dominant in his last start, and Oakland is going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back the Red Sox on the run line to cash.