Boston vs. Oakland (Under 8)
(MLB) Boston vs. Oakland,
Total: 8.00 | 102.00 Under
Result: Loss
The under has betting value at plus odds given the weakness of these two lineups. Oakland scored just 11 runs in a four-game series sweep versus Cleveland and could struggle against Boston SP Tanner Houck, who impressed in the spring (2-0 with a 2.40 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 16 Ks in 15.0 IP). The Boston righty is healthier and his velocity is up...

A's SP Joe Boyle, a 6-foot-7, 24-year-old righty, was impressive in his three appearances last season as a rookie. He went 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 15 Ks in 16.0 innings. He struck out 25 percent of the batters he faced.