Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox (27-26) will face the Baltimore Orioles (32-18) in a four-game divisional series starting Monday afternoon. Cooper Criswell will be pitching for the Red
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox (27-26) will face the Baltimore Orioles (32-18) in a four-game divisional series starting Monday afternoon. Cooper Criswell will be pitching for the Red Sox, while Cole Irvin will be on the mound for the Orioles. Baltimore currently leads the season series 3-0. Vegas odds have the Orioles as the favorite with a -162 opening line that has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +142 | Orioles -162
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-150) | Orioles -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 62%.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox will have Cooper Criswell pitching to start the series, who has been reliable with a 2.86 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season. Boston has struggled in their recent series, but has been stronger on the road. Ceddane Rafaela has been a standout player offensively, leading the team in RBIs. Overall, the Red Sox rank 12th in offense, 8th in defense, and have a 87-75 record this season, with a power ranking of 9.
Baltimore Orioles Analysis
The Baltimore Orioles are set to have Cole Irvin on the mound for their upcoming game. Despite a recent rough outing, Irvin has been having a strong season overall with impressive stats. The team has had a mix of results recently, being swept by the Cardinals but bouncing back with a series win against the White Sox. The Orioles are currently three games behind the Yankees in the division and have won seven of their last ten games. Key players like Jordan Westburg and Adley Rutschman have been performing well offensively. The team ranks ninth in terms of scoring runs per game and fifth in terms of pitching ERA. Additionally, Baltimore has a power ranking of 5 and is rated #5 for offense and #7 for defense. They will be facing the Boston Red Sox, who have recently had success against them in their last three matchups. Check out our sportsbook promo codes to make the most of your bets.