The Boston Red Sox (63-57) travel to face off against the Baltimore Orioles (72-50) on Friday, August 16th. This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore and televised on NESN. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Red Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Orioles. First pitch is set for 6:05 CT.
Red Sox vs. Orioles Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Red Sox (+180)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Red Sox have scored 5 or more runs in 9 of their last 15 games.
- The Red Sox have a 6-4 record in their last 10 road games.
- The Red Sox have won 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record.
- The Red Sox have a higher away win percentage (.576) compared to the Orioles’ home win percentage (.581).
- The Red Sox have outscored their opponents by 15 runs in their last 5 wins.
Red Sox vs Orioles
The Orioles picked up a 5-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. Baltimore’s offense got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first and adding three more in the 2nd. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -150 on the money line.
Zach Eflin pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He picked up a win in the game, while Nick Pivetta took the loss for Boston, going five innings and giving up three earned runs.
At the plate, the Orioles were led by Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins, as they were the only two Baltimore hitters to have more than one hit. Henderson also hit the game’s only home run. For the Red Sox, Wilyer Abreu went 2/3 with a home run.
So far this season, the Red Sox have an over/under record of 21-13 in games with an 8.5 run total. Their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 63-50. Boston’s average run margin in winning games is 4.0, while it is -4.1 in losing games. They are 33-26 against the run line on the road and 55-65 overall.
Boston is 63-57 overall and eight games behind the Orioles in the AL East. They have won two straight series on the road but are currently on a two-game losing streak. As the underdog, the Red Sox have a 29-32 record, while they are 34-25 when favored. Their overall series record this season is 20-13-5.
Cooper Criswell Gets The Start For The Red Sox
Cooper Criswell is getting the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Orioles on the road. This year, he has made 13 starts and one of them was a quality start. Criswell’s record for the season is 4-4, and his ERA is 4.02. Looking back at his last outing, Criswell came out of the bullpen and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he went two-thirds of an inning, giving up two earned runs, three hits, and one walk. Criswell has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.
Red Sox Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Red Sox are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .261, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. They also have the league’s top BABIP and are 3rd in slugging percentage.
Rafael Devers has been the team’s top power threat this season, as his 25 homers are the best mark on the team and 11th in the league. He also leads the Red Sox with 72 RBIs and comes into the game with a batting average of .296. Jarren Duran is 2nd on the team in RBIs (58) and has gone deep 14 times.
As the Orioles prepare to face the Red Sox, they are tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead, holding a 2.5-game advantage over Boston. Baltimore’s overall record is 72-50, and they have won two straight games after a three-game losing streak.
This season, the Orioles have been solid on the run line with a 67-55 record, including a 36-24 mark on the road. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs, resulting in a 67-45 over/under record. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs.
Corbin Burnes Gets The Start For The Orioles
Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Orioles today and comes in with a record of 12-4 and an ERA of 2.71. So far this season, he has made 24 starts, and opponents are batting .202 off the right-hander. Burnes has made 19 quality starts this year and is averaging 8.24 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Burnes finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Burnes has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 2.15 compared to 3.43 on the road.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Orioles have been the best home run hitting team in the league, and they are also 1st in slugging percentage and isolated power. Overall, they are 3rd in runs scored and are averaging 5 runs per game. The team’s collective batting average of .256 is also 5th in the league.
Anthony Santander has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 36 homers are the best mark on the team and 3rd in the league. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .143 over his last six games. Gunnar Henderson has been hot of late, going 9/25 in his last six games, and he is batting .289 for the season with 31 homers.
Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction
The best bet we see for today’s Red Sox vs. Orioles matchup is to take the Red Sox on the money line, with the payout currently sitting at +180. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Red Sox, meaning you could also look to take the over, as the line is currently at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Cooper Criswell finishing with seven strikeouts, which is good for fourth among all starters today. As for Corbin Burnes, we have him finishing with six K’s, which has him 11th. Offensively, the Red Sox are projected to finish with 12 hits, compared to the Orioles with nine.
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Last updated:August 16, 2024 Orioles, Red Sox