Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox (71-59, 2nd AL East) will face off against the Baltimore Orioles (59-70, 5th AL East) in a four-game series, with Boston currently holding the first of
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox (71-59, 2nd AL East) will face off against the Baltimore Orioles (59-70, 5th AL East) in a four-game series, with Boston currently holding the first of three AL Wild Card spots. Despite a recent win against the New York Yankees, the Red Sox are five games behind first place in the AL East. On the other hand, the Orioles have lost three straight games and are far off from postseason contention. Both teams will be missing multiple pitchers and position players for their upcoming matchup. Read our in-depth prediction for the Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles game and check out our free MLB picks. Step up to the plate and swing for the fences!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox -117 | Orioles +100
Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+137) | Orioles +1.5 (-160)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are performing well offensively, ranking in the top 7 in four hitting categories. They are 4th in runs scored with 651, 5th in batting average at .253, and 7th in both on-base percentage at .325 and slugging percentage at .426. Wilyer Abreu, currently out injured, leads the team in home runs with 22, followed by Trevor Story with 20. Story leads in RBI with 82, followed by Jarren Duran with 70. Boston has four active players with 53 or more RBI. The Red Sox have recorded 441 extra-base hits in 130 games, including 265 doubles, 21 triples, and 155 home runs. On the pitching side, Boston excels in Quality Starts, ranking 2nd with 61. They also rank 5th in ERA at 3.69, 16th in WHIP at 1.29, and 17th in batting average against at .244. Garret Crochet leads the team in wins with 14, strikeouts with 207, and has a 2.38 ERA for starters. Dustin May will start on Monday with a season record of 7-9, a 4.59 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and 114 strikeouts.