Athletics vs. Red Sox Prediction for MLB Saturday [7/8/2023]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 4:10PM ET as the Oakland Athletics take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox will send James Paxton (4-1, 2.70 ERA) to the mound, while the Athletics have opted for Austin Pruitt (1-5, 2.94 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Athletics vs. Red Sox, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Athletics vs. Red Sox

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Athletics-Red Sox MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Sox a 68% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Red Sox Odds [7/8]

• Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 (-128), Athletics +1.5 (+115)
• Moneyline: Red Sox -265, Athletics +225
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

The Red Sox are currently -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with -128 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at -265. That means you can risk $265 to win $100, for a total payout of $365, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +225, where you can bet $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Sox (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 56% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Athletics vs. Red Sox

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.8% edge)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +225 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Red Sox are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Red Sox are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Athletics vs. Red Sox Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Red Sox are more likely to defeat the Athletics at Fenway Park on Saturday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Red Sox having a 68% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Athletics-Red Sox game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Athletics vs. Red Sox on Saturday July 8, 2023.

Athletics vs. Red Sox 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Red Sox and Athletics at Fenway Park is scheduled to start at 4:10PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox
• Date: Saturday July 8, 2023
• Time: 4:10PM ET / 1:10PM PT
• Venue: Fenway Park

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