Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends | June 3 – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

A series opener between the Oakland Athletics (20-33) and Boston Red Sox (24-27) is on deck Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland Coliseum.

As the favorite, the Red Sox (-135 on the moneyline to win) take the field at the Athletics (+115). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Boston Red Sox looking to Nathan Eovaldi (2-2), and James Kaprielian (0-2) getting the nod for the Oakland Athletics.

The Red Sox defeated the Reds by a 7-1 score in their last game Friday. Alex Verdugo went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI to lead them offensively while Garrett Whitlock picked up the win after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on five hits.

Friday, the Athletics lost to the Astros 5-4. Dany Jimenez was the losing pitcher after throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up four earned runs on two hits while striking out one. Elvis Andrus led the Athletics offense, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.

Ahead of this Red Sox vs. Athletics showdown, heres what you need to get ready for Fridays MLB action.

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 2:05 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

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