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10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATH

Athletics

Away

46-71 (25-35 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L L W
Projected Final Score
2.9 4.3
Projected Total: 7.2 (O/U: 9.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATH: +210 | BOS: -245
BOS

Boston Red Sox

Home

64-52 (29-30 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Athletics Win Prob
32.5%
+0.2% Value Edge
Boston Red Sox Win Prob
67.5%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Boston Red Sox to win outright in 67.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATH +1.5 / BOS -1.5
ATH covers (+105) +4.0% Edge 52.8%
BOS covers (-125) 47.2%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-110) 25.7%
UNDER (-110) +21.9% Edge 74.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: BOS starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.017) and Slugging (+0.068).
  • 🐂 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 %: 80%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Boston Red Sox winning outright in 67.5% of run trials, with a projected score of ATH 2.9 - BOS 4.3. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with ATH +1.5 covering in 52.8% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.5 which hit in 74.3% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
63.8%
+3.8% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-150
Implied Probability: 60.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **63.8%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter J.T. Ginn (K%: 21.8%, BB%: 11.9%) faces BOS's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.4%). Home starter Erik Miller (K%: 32.2%, BB%: 17.1%) matchups against ATH's first three hitters (avg OBP: 30.5%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+3.8%) at -150.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATH

J.T. Ginn

Away Starter
ERA 3.60
WHIP 1.23
Record 8-8
IP 132.1
SO 118
GS 23
BOS

Erik Miller

Home Starter
ERA 2.09
WHIP 1.28
Record 3-0
IP 43.0
SO 63
GS 1

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Athletics

Boston Red Sox

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Athletics

W @ Boston Red Sox
7 - 3 | Aug 08, 2026
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

Boston Red Sox

L vs Athletics
3 - 7 | Aug 08, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Away Athletics defeated Boston Red Sox
7 - 3 | Aug 08, 2026
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

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