The Athletics will visit the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The game will take place at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Fans can watch the game on NSPCA at 1:35 PM. Expect an overcast day with mild weather, perfect for an afternoon baseball game. The Athletics have a record of 71-81, while the Red Sox hold an 83-69 record this season.

Athletics vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Red Sox -156. The Red Sox have a solid home record of 46-31, and their starting pitcher, Brayan Bello, has a better ERA and WHIP compared to J.T. Ginn of the Athletics.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-118). Both teams have shown the ability to keep games low-scoring recently, with the Athletics winning 2-1 and losing 5-4 in their last two games against the Red Sox.

Team Trends

• The Athletics have a road record of 38-39 this season.
• The Boston Red Sox have a strong home record of 46-31 this season.
• The Athletics recently lost to the Red Sox 5-4 on September 17, 2025.
• The Athletics have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• The Red Sox are ranked 3rd in the AL East division.

Athletics vs Red Sox Preview

The Athletics are set to take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. J.T. Ginn will be on the mound for the Athletics. He has a 4.69 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Ginn’s record is 3-6 this season. The Athletics are hoping to improve their standing in the division.

Brayan Bello will pitch for the Red Sox. He has an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.22. Bello’s record is 11-7. The Red Sox aim to strengthen their position in the division. Both teams are looking to end the season strong as they meet in this afternoon game.

Red Sox Ready for Action

The Boston Red Sox have a strong lineup of hitters. Trevor Story leads the team with 24 home runs and a batting average of .266. Nathaniel Lowe and Alex Bregman also contribute with 18 and 17 home runs, respectively. On the mound, Brayan Bello stands out as the starting pitcher. He has an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.22. With an 11-7 record, Bello is a key player for the Red Sox. The Red Sox have a team batting average of .254, ranking 5th in the league. They have hit 178 home runs this season, placing them 10th in that category. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 3.73, which ranks 4th in the league.

Athletics Seek Victory

The Oakland Athletics have a solid group of hitters. Nick Kurtz leads with 32 home runs and a batting average of .294. Shea Langeliers follows with 30 home runs and a .263 batting average. Jacob Wilson adds to the lineup with a .321 batting average. On the pitching side, J.T. Ginn will take the mound for the Athletics. He has an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.34. His record stands at 3-6 this season. The Athletics have a team batting average of .255, which ranks 4th in the league. They have hit 211 home runs, placing them 4th in that category. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 4.74, ranking 27th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Red Sox are a strong pick for the money line at -156. They have a solid home record of 46-31, which gives them an advantage at Fenway Park. Brayan Bello, their starting pitcher, has an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.22, which are better than J.T. Ginn’s numbers for the Athletics. This pitching edge could be key for the Red Sox.

The under 9.5 total is also a good choice. Both teams have kept recent games low-scoring, with the Athletics winning 2-1 and losing 5-4 against the Red Sox. The Red Sox’s pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.73, ranking 4th, which suggests they can limit the Athletics’ offense effectively. This trend points to another low-scoring game.

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