SportsLine analyst targets Yankees, Red Sox and Mets in Friday MLB slate
The SportsLine expert recommends backing the New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves, the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics, and the New York Mets against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, August 7.
SportsLine expert Adam Thompson has released a comprehensive set of betting predictions for the 15 Major League Baseball games scheduled for Friday, August 7. Thompson, an analytics-driven specialist who has recorded over 70 units of profit in MLB and over 60 units in the NBA over the past two seasons, has identified three primary recommendations for the day’s slate.
In the matchup between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves, Thompson recommends the Yankees money line. The analysis points to Atlanta starter Tyler Mahle’s struggles, noting a 0-6 record and an 8.04 earned run average (ERA) in nine road games. Mahle has performed even worse under night lights, posting a 5.95 ERA in 11 such appearances. Conversely, the Yankees benefit from the return of Max Fried, who has recorded 18 strikeouts in three starts since returning from the injured list, allowing just four runs on eight hits.
Thompson also backs the Boston Red Sox to cover the run line against the Oakland Athletics. Boston enters the contest on a seven-game winning streak, boasting a home OPS of .845 and an OPS of .811 against right-handed pitching over the last two weeks. These figures stand in stark contrast to Oakland, which has lost 11 of its last 12 games. The Athletics face Jack Perkins, who holds a 0-4 record and a 7.44 ERA over his last seven games, alongside a bullpen that has posted a 6.26 ERA since mid-July.
The third key recommendation involves the New York Mets visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thompson supports the Mets, citing the recent improvement of rookie left-handed pitcher Zac Thornton, who has allowed seven earned runs in five starts. The Mets’ bullpen has been effective, maintaining a 1.65 ERA over the last two weeks. Meanwhile, the Pirates have struggled offensively, scoring only two runs in four of their last five games and holding the worst OPS against left-handed pitching over the last 15 days.
Thompson’s analysis is available through SportsLine and its member-exclusive Discord server. The expert’s model covers the full day’s action, with the Yankees, Red Sox and Mets highlighted as the strongest opportunities based on current statistical trends and recent performance data.
