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Orioles Favored to Win as they Face Red Sox in Third Game of AL East Series at Camden Yards

The Boston Red Sox are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the third game of their American League East series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles currently lead the series with a 5-1 home win in the opening game. The Red Sox, sitting in third place in the AL East with a 63-57 record, will have Brayan Bello as their starting pitcher, while the Orioles, in second place with a 72-50 record, will have Albert Suarez on the mound. Baltimore is currently favored to win with a betting line of -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +109 | Orioles -120
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-180) | Orioles -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 55%.

Boston vs Baltimore Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox secured a 12-10 road victory against the Baltimore Orioles in their recent game, showcasing a strong offensive performance with multiple home runs and stolen bases. Despite some struggles with runners in scoring position, the Red Sox managed to come out on top. Pitcher Brayan Bello, with a record of 10-5, is set to take the mound next and will look to improve his performance after giving up 18 home runs this season. Currently ranked 21st in power rankings, Boston excels in offense but has room for improvement in their defense. With a record of 64-57, the Red Sox continue to strive for success in the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles suffered a tough loss against the Boston Red Sox despite hitting well at 17-for-41 with six walks and eight strikeouts. Ramon Urias hit a home run and Cedric Mullins stole a base to help the lineup, but the team struggled with runners in scoring position, going 4-for-15. Corbin Burnes had a rough outing, allowing eight runs on 10 hits in four innings. Righty Albert Suarez will be starting the next game with a 5-4 record and a 3.39 ERA. The Orioles are ranked 16th with a strong offense, averaging 5.04 runs per game, and solid defense, allowing 4.27 runs per game. Boston has won two out of their last three matchups against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Have Advantage in Pitching Matchup at Camden Yards

The performance of the starting pitchers demonstrates a significant disparity in home/road splits. Brayan Bello boasts a record of 6-2 with a 4.68 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in 11 road games (59.2 innings), whereas Albert Suarez has achieved a record of 2-1 with a 2.72 ERA and a .233 batting average against in 10 games, seven starts at Camden Yards (39.2 innings). It is imperative to exercise patience and capitalize on the fatigue of opposing teams' pitchers, who utilized numerous pitchers on Friday. Notably, in the past 30 days, the Orioles have secured the second position in MLB with 103 total walks, while the Red Sox rank tenth with 87 total walks. Considering these factors, the Baltimore Orioles are the favored choice to emerge victorious in this game.

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