| MLB Pick: Red Sox vs A’s MLB Odds & Prediction - July 8, 2009 |
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009
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 The Boston Red Sox and Oakland A’s are split at one game apiece in their three game set as the Red Sox bring out knuckleballer Tim Wakefield tonight, July 8 at Fenway Park. The A’s lead the Red Sox 3-2 this season. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Red Sox as -175 moneyline favs over the A’s (+160) with the over/under set at 9.5 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Red Sox vs A’s MLB Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.comThe A’s shutout the Sox in game 1 6-0 but could win game 2 losing 2-5. They are 2-3 on the road and are 4-6 in their last ten games. Overall they are 16-26 on the road where they average 3.86 runs for and 5.33 runs against. The A’s will start pitcher Trevor Cahill (5-7, 4.55 ERA) who is 1-2 in his last three starts. The right hander lost his last start in Cleveland 3-15 after pitching 3.2 innings, allowing one homer, six hits, eight runs and striking out two. The Oakland Athletics are ranked 29 in hitting with a batting average of .242. Their best player on this season is Kurt Suzuki with 82 hits and a .284 batting average, while Jack Cust leads their offense with 42 runs, 42 RBI’s and 14 homers. Against the Red Sox – Mark Ellis has five hits and a .357 batting average, while Jack Cust has four runs, two RBI’s and one homer. The Red Sox are 2-3 in their last five at home and they are 5-5 in their last ten games. They are 27-13 at home where they average 5.52 runs for and 3.95 runs against. The Bosox will start Tim Wakefield (10-3, 4.30 ERA) who won his last start in Atlanta 1-0 after pitching six innings, allowing three hits and striking out one. The Boston Red Sox are ranked 9 in hitting with a batting average of .265. Their hottest player on this season is Jacoby Ellsbury with 95 hits and a .300 batting average, while Jason Bay leads their offense with 54 hits, 71 RBI’s and 20 homers. Against the A’s – Jason Bay has eight hits with a .444 batting average and J.D. Drew leads with four runs, four RBI’S and one homer. Recent Trends to Consider:
MLB Pick: Red Sox vs A’s When: Wed, July 08, 2009 7:10 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Red Sox -175 Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Red Sox vs A’s The Bottom Line: Wakefield is the man with the pitch that nobody can hit. Go Red Sox! Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Red Sox vs A’s MLB Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 100% deposit bonus, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!                        |
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