Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 2, 2025 ,

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction 4/2

The Boston Red Sox will take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. This night game is set to begin at 6:35 PM. Both teams will look to start the regular season strong, building on their spring training performances and last year’s stats.

Red Sox vs. Orioles Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Orioles MoneyLine: 101. The Orioles have a better record this season at 3-2, and their hitting stats are strong. They lead the league in batting average and rank high in slugging percentage.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-113). Both teams have shown they can score, with the Orioles’ hitting being particularly effective. The Red Sox have also allowed a decent number of runs, suggesting a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Boston Red Sox have started the regular season with a record of 1-4 and are 3 games back in the AL East.
  • The Baltimore Orioles have a regular season record of 3-2 and are 1 game back in the AL East.
  • In spring training, the Boston Red Sox had a challenging game against the Texas Rangers on March 30th, losing 3-2 despite having more extra base hits.
  • During spring training on March 29th, the Orioles secured a win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a strong performance, hitting 3 home runs.
  • Wilyer Abreu of the Boston Red Sox had a standout spring training game on March 27th, going 3-for-3 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs.

Red Sox vs Orioles Preview

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Baltimore Orioles for a night game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Garrett Crochet will take the mound for the Red Sox. He pitched five innings in his last outing against the Texas Rangers, allowing two earned runs. Crochet had a strong spring training, with an ERA of 0.57 across five starts.

For the Orioles, Zach Eflin will be the starting pitcher. Eflin has already earned a win this season with a 3.00 ERA over six innings. During spring training, he had mixed results with an ERA of 5.40 over four starts. Both teams aim to secure a win and set a positive tone for the season.

Baltimore Orioles: A Closer Look at Early Season Performance

The Baltimore Orioles are starting the season strong. Cedric Mullins has been key in their lineup. He has a batting average of .350 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs in 5 games. Jordan Westburg is also off to a good start. He has a batting average of .412 and 3 home runs in 4 games. However, he is currently dealing with an injury and may not play in the next game. Tyler O’Neill has been impressive as well. His batting average is .571, and he has scored 5 runs. The Orioles’ team batting average is .305, which is the best in the league right now.

Boston Red Sox: Early Season Insights

The Boston Red Sox are looking to improve their team batting average, which currently stands at .201. Wilyer Abreu has been a standout player for the team. In five games, he has a batting average of .636, with two home runs and six RBIs. Kristian Campbell is another key player for the Red Sox. His batting average is .375, and he has scored four runs in five games. Jarren Duran has also contributed with a .286 batting average and three RBIs. On the mound, Garrett Crochet is set to start for the Red Sox. In his last outing against the Texas Rangers, he pitched five innings, allowing two runs. His ERA for the season is 3.60, and he has four strikeouts from that game.

Final Betting Pick

The Orioles’ Money Line at 101 looks good given their strong start. They have a 3-2 record and lead the league in batting average. Their hitting stats, including a high slugging percentage, give them an edge over the Red Sox.

The Over 7.5 bet is also promising. The Orioles’ offense is effective, and the Red Sox have allowed a fair number of runs. With both teams capable of scoring, a high-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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