MLB Picks · July 28, 2026

Boston Red Sox vs Athletics

Strong Lean
Red Sox ML
-150
73
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Boston Red Sox · Away
Jake Bennett (LHP)
Athletics · Home
Gage Jump (LHP)
AI Analysis

Jake Bennett is one of the better pitching stories this season — ERA 2.58, WHIP 0.94 in 59.1 IP with a 6-3 record, a significant edge over Jump (ERA 4.42, WHIP 1.42). Boston hits .261/.780 vs LHP — an excellent split against the same-handed Jump — and has gone 8-2 in their last 10 with solid momentum. The Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10, on a 3-game losing streak, with a brutal team ERA of 5.34. At -150, the price is a slight negative, but Bennett's dominance and Boston's strong form justify the play.

Concerns
  • Price at -150 is slight negative value
  • Bennett has only 59.1 IP — small sample size for his elite ERA
  • Athletics L5 offense actually scored 4.8 R/G — not entirely cold
  • Several BOS bats are underperforming (Duran .196/.595, Narváez .196)
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