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Boston Red Sox Favored to Win Crucial Division Matchup Against Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles will be facing the Boston Red Sox on Monday, Sept. 9 in a crucial American League East division matchup. The Orioles are currently trailing the Yankees by half a game for the division lead, despite losing three of their last four games. However, Baltimore has had success against the Red Sox this season, holding a 7-3 record against them. Boston, with a record of 72-71, is four games out of a wild card spot and has struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games. The game is set to start at 7:10 P.M. EST, with Cade Povich starting for the Orioles and Brayan Bello starting for the Red Sox. Boston is favored to win, with the opening line at -115 and the current line at Boston -122.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +109 | Red Sox -122
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-183) | Red Sox -1.5 (+163)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 55%.

Baltimore vs Boston Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles currently have a record of 82-62 overall this season, putting them a half game back of the Yankees for the best record in the American League East division. They are also holding a wild card spot by nine games, putting them in a good position for the playoffs. However, the Orioles have lost three of their last four games, including a 2-0 loss to the Rays on Sunday. Pitcher Corbin Burnes acknowledged the team's inconsistency but remains confident in their postseason prospects. On Monday, the Orioles will start Cade Povich, who has a 2-7 record and an ERA of 5.76 this season. Despite some struggles on the road, the Orioles have had success against the Red Sox this season, with a record of 7-3 in their matchups. Overall, Baltimore ranks ninth in the league in hitting with a .250 batting average and has hit the second most home runs. Their power ranking is 11, with a strong offense averaging 4.97 runs per game, and a defense allowing an average of 4.30 runs against them.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are currently 72-71 overall this season, sitting 10 games back of the Yankees for first place in the division and four games away from the Twins for the last wild card spot in the American League. They have lost six of their last eight games and their last game against the White Sox ended in a 7-2 loss. Despite solo home runs from Conner Wong and Wilyer Abreu, the Red Sox struggled offensively and ultimately fell short. Manager Alex Cora expressed disappointment in their offensive performance. Brayan Bello will start the upcoming game with a 12-7 record and an ERA of 4.75. The Red Sox have a batting average of .256 this season, ranking fifth in the league, and have shown strength in hitting home runs and stealing bases. However, with a power ranking of 27, they have room for improvement in their defense. They have a .241 batting average against the Orioles in their last 10 games.

Red Sox Favored to Overcome Orioles in Matchup with Strong Pitching and Offensive Presence

Both the Orioles and Red Sox have experienced a recent decline in performance over the last two weeks. Despite Baltimore's success in winning seven out of their last 10 games against the Red Sox this season, the favor is towards Boston in this matchup. The Red Sox will be starting Brayan Bello, who has maintained an ERA of 3.78 since the All-Star break. Bello has started against the Orioles three times this year, making him well-acquainted with their lineup. Additionally, the Red Sox have a strong offensive presence at home, with a .254 batting average and the eighth-highest number of home runs. On the contrary, the Orioles will face challenges with rookie pitcher Cade Povich, who has struggled on the road by allowing 20 runs in just 14.1 innings. Therefore, it is recommended to favor the Red Sox to cover in this game.

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