The Boston Red Sox (82-68) hope to avoid an upset as -149 favorites when they take on Nick Kurtz (with homers in two straight contests) and the Athletics (70-80). First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. ET Tuesday, live from Fenway Park and airing on NESN and NBCS-CA.
Connelly Early will get the ball for Boston while Sacramento will counter with Jeffrey Springs.
Red Sox vs. Athletics Odds
Red Sox odds to win: -149 Athletics odds to win: +125 Spread: Red Sox -1.5 Total: 9 runsRed Sox vs. Athletics Promo Codes
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 6:45 p.m. ET TV: NESN and NBCS-CAWho Will Win Red Sox vs. Athletics?
Red Sox and Athletics Betting Trends
The Red Sox have been favored on the moneyline 92 total times this season. They’ve gone 54-38 in those games.
The Red Sox have a record of 21-14 in games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -149 or shorter (60%).
The Athletics have been underdogs in 113 games this season and won 53 (46.9%) of those contests.
This season, the Athletics have won 18 of their 54 games, or 33.3%, when they’re the underdog by at least +125 on the moneyline.
The Red Sox have combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total 71 times this season for a 71-73-5 record against the over/under.
The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 73 of their 150 games with a total this season.
Red Sox Stats & Insights
The Red Sox score the sixth-most runs in baseball (736 total, 4.9 per game).
The Red Sox are 13th in MLB play with 177 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
The Red Sox rank fifth in MLB with a .254 batting average.
The Red Sox’s 8.8 strikeouts per game rank 24th in the majors.
The Red Sox pitching staff is 16th in MLB with a collective 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
The Red Sox’s 3.75 team ERA ranks fifth among all league pitching staffs.
Athletics Stats & Insights
The Athletics have scored 694 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
The Athletics have hit 211 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the league.
The Athletics’ .255 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking fourth in MLB.
The Athletics rank 21st in strikeouts per game (8.6) among MLB offenses.
The Athletics strike out 8.4 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 16th in MLB.
The Athletics have the 27th-ranked ERA (4.78) in the majors this season.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Early (1-0) gets the start for the Red Sox, his second of the season.
Jarren Duran has been key for Boston with 148 hits, an OBP of .333 plus a slugging percentage of .449.
Trevor Story leads Boston in home runs with 24, runs batted in with 91 and a batting average of .261.
Alex Bregman is slashing .278/.360/.475 this season for the Red Sox.
Ceddanne Rafaela is batting .239 with an OBP of .285 and a slugging percentage of .404 this season.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
The Athletics’ Springs (10-11) will make his 29th start of the season.
Brent Rooker is hitting .269 with 40 doubles, three triples, 29 home runs and 59 walks.
Tyler Soderstrom’s 88 runs batted in are a team-high mark.
Kurtz has hit a team-high 32 homers.
Shea Langeliers is hitting .264 with 28 doubles, 30 home runs and 35 walks.
Red Sox and Athletics Injuries
Red Sox: Wilyer Abreu: 10 Day IL (Calf), Roman Anthony: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Brennan Bernardino: 15 Day IL (Lat), Dustin May: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Hicks: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Richard Fitts: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Triston Casas: 60 Day IL (Knee), Marcelo Mayer: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Josh Winckowski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Guerrero: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kutter Crawford: 60 Day IL (Knee), Patrick Sandoval: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Liam Hendriks: 60 Day IL (Hip), Tanner Houck: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Hunter Dobbins: 60 Day IL (Acl), Vaughn Grissom: 60 Day IL (Foot)
Athletics: Denzel Clarke: 10 Day IL (Abductor), Max Muncy: 10 Day IL (Hand), Joey Estes: 15 Day IL (Back), Jacob Lopez: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Jack Perkins: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ben Bowden: 60 Day IL (Lat), Austin Wynns: 60 Day IL (Abdomen), Grant Holman: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jose Leclerc: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Soderstrom: day-to-day (Groin)
Red Sox vs. Athletics Prediction
Score Prediction: Red Sox 3, Athletics 2 Total Prediction: Under 9 runsHow to Bet on Red Sox vs. Athletics
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