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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Dominate Boston Red Sox in Second Game of Series at Camden Yards

The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are facing off in the second game of a four-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the opening game with a 5-1 victory. The Red Sox, with a 63-56 record, will have Cooper Criswell on the mound, while the Orioles, sporting a 71-50 record, will have Corbin Burnes as their starting pitcher. Baltimore is the betting favorite with a current line of -174.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +157 | Orioles -174
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-135) | Orioles -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 64%.

Boston vs Baltimore Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have been performing well recently despite a tough start to the year, but they suffered a 5-1 road loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. The lineup struggled, managing only one extra-base hit and run from Wilyer Abreu's home run. The team had difficulty with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-5 and leaving six men on base. Nick Pivetta pitched decently, giving up three runs in five innings. Right-hander Cooper Criswell will be starting for the Red Sox, with a record of 4-4, a 4.02 ERA, and a 1.24 WHIP. Boston is currently ranked 21st in power rankings, with the 4th best offense, the 25th defense, and a 63-57 record this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles showcased an exceptional performance in their recent 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at home. Their strong hitting led to an 8-for-31 at-bat performance with two home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins. Despite struggling with runners in scoring position and leaving four men on base, Zach Eflin pitched a solid game, allowing only one run in six innings. Baltimore's right-handed pitcher, Corbin Burnes, who boasts a 12-4 record with a 2.71 ERA, will be starting the next game. The Orioles currently hold a power ranking of 16 and have an impressive offense ranking of #3, averaging 5.04 runs per game. They have a 72-50 overall record. In their last three matchups, Boston won two out of three games against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Favored to Dominate Boston Red Sox in Upcoming Game

When analyzing the performance of the starting pitchers for the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox, it is evident that there are significant disparities in their home and away statistics. Cooper Criswell has posted a 2-2 record with a 4.13 ERA and a .294 batting average against in eight road games, compared to Corbin Burnes, who boasts a 6-2 record with a 2.09 ERA and a 17:73 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 73.1 innings pitched at Camden Yards. Additionally, Baltimore has demonstrated dominance over Boston this season with a record of 6-1 and a remarkable +25 run differential. Given these statistics, it is recommended to consider the Baltimore Orioles as the favored team to win by a significant margin in this upcoming game.

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