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Get Athletics vs Boston Red Sox predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox will take on the Athletics in MLB action at Fenway Park on Sunday, commencing at 1:35 PM ET.
The Red Sox will send Erik Miller (2-0, 2.57 ERA) to the mound, while the Athletics are going with J.T. Ginn (8-6, 3.51 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Red Sox as the most likely winner in this Athletics vs. Red Sox prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
A's vs. Red Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Athletics and Red Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Red Sox a 64.1% chance of defeating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 51.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 54.0% chance of going over,.
Athletics vs. Red Sox odds [8/9/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +102 via Novig
- Moneyline: Athletics @ +205 via Bet365
- Total: Over 9.5 @ +113 via Polymarket
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Athletics vs. Red Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Athletics +1.5 @ +102 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Athletics @ +205 via Bet365
- Total: Over 9.5 @ +113 via Polymarket According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
A's vs. Red Sox game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB action between the Red Sox and Athletics at Fenway Park is scheduled to commence at 1:35 PM ET.
- Who: Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Time: 1:35 PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Fenway Park
Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 64.1% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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