A's vs. Reds Picks & Prediction

PSP Data Driven 1* Reds.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. The Reds has won 7 of their last 10 games. Oakland has loss 9 of their last 10 games.

(#967) Athletics @ (#968) Cincinnati Reds | OVER | . 

Mason Barnett (1-1, 4.85 ERA) vs. TBD. 

Turning into a starter, for the meantime at least, Mason Barnett did not have a good July. Posting a 8.79 ERA over six outings during last month, I don't see much improvement coming from the 25 year old on Thursday. This is another hitter friendly ballpark and the struggles will continue against a hungry Reds lineup. 

Despite still being quite a few games back, Cinci is still pushing to make a run at a wildcard spot. The Reds just announced that Hunter Greene will be heading to the IL, meaning this will probably be a bullpen game or a pitcher called up from the minor leagues. I expect lots of runs in this one on Thursday afternoon. 

Burns' Prediction: 8-5 Reds.