In this article, we will formulate an A’s vs Red Sox betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 1st at Oakland Coliseum. We will take a look at:
-The Boston Red Sox recent form and recent player performance
-The Oakland Athletics recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Red Sox and Athletics.
Athletics Coming Off First Win
The Athletics have really struggled to start the season, but they are coming off a win on Sunday over the Cleveland Guardians. The A’s only scored four runs, but that was enough to secure the one run victory. The defense gave up three runs in the 8th inning, but they hit a walk off in the 9th. Center field JJ Bleday finished with two hits and two RBIs. Joe Boyle will get the start for the A’s and last year he appeared in three games.
Red Sox Coming off a Win
The Red Sox on Sunday faced off against the Seattle Mariners, and they were able to secure the 5-1 victory. Tyler O’Neil had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. The offense wasn’t good enough in the two losses so far this season, and they are going to need the pitching to be better here. Getting the start for the Red Sox will be Tanner Houck who finished last season with a 6-10 record and an ERA of 5.01. The Red Sox will take on the Angels after this series.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The Athletics have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Red Sox following a home win.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against AL East opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven home night games.
- The Athletics have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last three games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
Boston Red Sox Team Facts
- The Red Sox have lost eight of their last nine night games following a win.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last five games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Red Sox’s last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Red Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Red Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Athletics vs Red Sox Betting Prediction
Tanner Houck probably didn’t deserve to be a starter for the Red Sox this season, and it’s going to prove that early here. The Athletics are coming off their first win of the season and even though the offense isn’t exactly elite, they are going to find plenty of success scoring here. The Red Sox’s offense won’t keep up here, and the Athletics are going to get the job done. Back the A’s on the money line.