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10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATH

Athletics

Away

45-71 (24-35 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L
Projected Final Score
2.8 6.2
Projected Total: 9.0 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATH: +225 | BOS: -265
BOS

Boston Red Sox

Home

64-51 (29-29 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Athletics Win Prob
18.6%
No Value Edge
Boston Red Sox Win Prob
81.4%
+8.8% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Boston Red Sox to win outright in 81.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATH +1.6 / BOS -1.6
ATH covers (+110) 34.1%
BOS covers (-130) +9.4% Edge 65.9%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 44.9%
UNDER (-115) +1.6% Edge 55.1%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: BOS starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.022).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: BOS relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the ATH bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at BOS's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: BOS enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 90%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Boston Red Sox winning outright in 81.4% of run trials, with a projected score of ATH 2.8 - BOS 6.2. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BOS -1.6 covering in 65.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 55.1% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
52.6%
+0.2% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-110
Implied Probability: 52.4%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **52.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Gage Jump (K%: 25.3%, BB%: 11.8%) faces BOS's top of the order (avg OBP: 30.1%). Home starter Jake Bennett (K%: 17.9%, BB%: 5.4%) matchups against ATH's first three hitters (avg OBP: 30.5%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATH

Gage Jump

Away Starter
ERA 4.83
WHIP 1.51
Record 5-8
IP 82.0
SO 88
GS 16
BOS

Jake Bennett

Home Starter
ERA 3.49
WHIP 1.07
Record 8-6
IP 87.2
SO 67
GS 15

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Athletics

Boston Red Sox

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Athletics

L @ Boston Red Sox
1 - 13 | Aug 07, 2026
L @ Cincinnati Reds
5 - 6 | Aug 06, 2026
L @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 3 | Aug 05, 2026
L @ Cincinnati Reds
4 - 5 | Aug 04, 2026
L vs Detroit Tigers
0 - 11 | Aug 02, 2026

Boston Red Sox

W vs Athletics
13 - 1 | Aug 07, 2026
W vs Chicago White Sox
12 - 11 | Aug 06, 2026
W vs Chicago White Sox
4 - 0 | Aug 05, 2026
W vs Chicago White Sox
14 - 2 | Aug 04, 2026
W @ Los Angeles Dodgers
8 - 4 | Aug 02, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Boston Red Sox defeated Athletics
13 - 1 | Aug 07, 2026
Away Boston Red Sox defeated Athletics
5 - 4 | Jul 30, 2026
Away Boston Red Sox defeated Athletics
4 - 2 | Jul 29, 2026
Home Athletics defeated Boston Red Sox
4 - 3 | Jul 28, 2026
Away Boston Red Sox defeated Athletics
4 - 2 | Jul 27, 2026

Injury Reports

Athletics 32 reported

P Albert Ramos
60-Day
P Alvin Nova
60-Day
P Blake Beers
60-Day
DH Brent Rooker
60-Day
P Brooks Kriske
60-Day
C Bryan Lavastida
7-Day
SS Bryson McArn
60-Day
C Chad Wallach
7-Day
CF Denzel Clarke
60-Day
P Edgar Sanchez
60-Day
3B Erick Encarnacion
60-Day
P Grant Richardson
7-Day
P Gunnar Hoglund
60-Day
P Jack Mahoney
60-Day
SS Jacob Wilson
60-Day
P Jonathan Durantt
60-Day
P José Suarez
15-Day
3B Joshua Kuroda-Grauer
10-Day
P Justin Sterner
60-Day
SS Leo De Vries
7-Day
P Luis Severino
60-Day
P Mark Adamiak
60-Day
P Mark Leiter Jr.
60-Day
1B Nick Kurtz
60-Day
P Robert Puason
60-Day
P Ryan Brown
7-Day
CF Ryan Lasko
60-Day
P Sam Stuhr
60-Day
C Shea Langeliers
10-Day
P Tyler August
7-Day
LF Tyler Soderstrom
10-Day
P Wei-En Lin
60-Day

Boston Red Sox 35 reported

P Albert Pena
60-Day
2B Brendan Rodgers
- Full Season
P Cade Fisher
60-Day
P Calvin Bickerstaff
7-Day
P Claudio Pereira
60-Day
3B Curtis Mead
10-Day
P Dalvinson Reyes
60-Day
3B Freili Encarnacion
60-Day
P Garrett Crochet
60-Day
P Garrett Whitlock
15-Day
P Gilbel Galvan
60-Day
P Isaac Coffey
60-Day
P Isaac Stebens
- Full Season
2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
60-Day
C Jason Delay
7-Day
P Johan Oviedo
60-Day
P Juan Valera
- Full Season
P Justin Slaten
15-Day
C Kevin Morillo
60-Day
P Kutter Crawford
60-Day
P Kyle Keller
- Full Season
P Madinson Frias
60-Day
P Marcus Phillips
7-Day
SS Marvin Alcantara
60-Day
DH Masataka Yoshida
10-Day
P Matt Duffy
7-Day
P Myles Patton
- Full Season
LF Roman Anthony
60-Day
P Tanner Houck
60-Day
SS Trevor Story
60-Day
1B Triston Casas
60-Day
SS Ty Hodge
60-Day
P Yordanny Monegro
60-Day
P Zach Fogell
60-Day
P Zack Kelly
60-Day