{"id":29219,"date":"2013-07-12T11:48:12","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T16:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=29219"},"modified":"2013-07-12T11:48:12","modified_gmt":"2013-07-12T16:48:12","slug":"mlb-predictions-boston-red-sox-vs-oakland-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/mlb-predictions-boston-red-sox-vs-oakland-athletics-29219\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Predictions: Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston Red Sox (57-37) and Oakland Athletics (54-38) will open up a three-game American League series Friday night at the O.co Coliseum, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Boston Red Sox haven’t enjoyed much success on the road against the Oakland Athletics in recent years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boston is 4-3 on its current 10-game road trip, as it comes off an 8-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners as -130 favorites Thursday, while going OVER the betting total for a fourth consecutive contest.\u00a0 The Red Sox are 4-16 in their last 20 road games against the Athletics, but they own a 26-21 overall record away from Fenway Park during the 2013 campaign.\u00a0 Boston is 38-26 when facing right-handed starters this season.<\/p>\n

Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey (6-6, 2.80 ERA) will look to bounce back from a 3-0 road loss to the Los Angeles Angels last time out, as he allowed two runs and five hits over seven frames.\u00a0 The right-hander is 2-5 with a 3.96 ERA in nine road efforts, surrendering nine home runs in 52.1 combined innings.\u00a0 In 33 career games versus the Athletics, Lackey has produced an 18-6 record and 2.91 ERA.<\/p>\n

Oakland returns home after a 4-2 road trip, which ended with a 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates as +129 underdogs, while going UNDER the total in the last three contests.\u00a0 The Athletics own a one-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the AL West division, which has been made possible by winning 18 of their last 22 games at home.\u00a0 Oakland is 8-1 when playing with a day off, with the OVER going 6-3 in that situation.<\/p>\n

Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker (6-6, 4.04 ERA) didn\u2019t earn a decision in a 4-3 road loss to the Kansas City Royals last time out, as he allowed three runs (two earned) and five hits over 6.1 frames.\u00a0 The right-hander is 3-3 with a 4.53 ERA in nine home appearances, with opposing batters hitting .240 against him.\u00a0 In two career games versus the Red Sox, Parker has tallied a perfect 2-0 record and 1.35 ERA.<\/p>\n

Sports bettors will likely back the Athletics due to their 5-1 record in Parker\u2019s last six home starts.<\/p>\n

Make sure to check out our Major League Baseball picks<\/a> all season long and get the most up-to-date betting odds at Bookmaker<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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