Thirteen games remain on the Red Sox schedule and they still have some work to do to clinch the AL East. Their three-game lead over the Yankees is significant but they’ve got a tough matchup on the docket at Camden Yards and nothing is guaranteed. The Orioles are not an easy team to beat at home and with the playoffs still – distantly – in reach for them, you can be sure they’ll be swinging for the fences.
While a bad 10-game stretch has limited hope to a barely visible glimmer, the Orange Birds of Baltimore would love nothing more than to spoil the Red Sox’ claim at a second straight division title. For the most part this season, the O’s have been obliging, beating the Sox three consecutive times and in six of their last eight meetings.
Buck Showalter will rely on Dylan Bundy (13-9, 4.03 ERA) tonight and the skipper should be confident considering the 24-year-old owns a 2.49 ERA in four starts against Boston this season. Bundy has been a bit shaky in September but is coming off a dominant performance vs the Blue Jays in which he was pegged with a tough-luck loss.
The Crimson Hose will counter with an up-and-down Doug Fister (5-8, 4.40 ERA). The eight-year vet has been incredibly polarizing since his arrival in Boston but he’s been much better away from Fenway.
There’s little chance tonight’s game boils down to a pitching duel, though, and the Sox offense has the clear edge as it’s outscored the O’s by 30 runs this month.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Baltimore Orioles in this one found them listed on the oddsboard as moneyline favorites of -120 at Sportsbook for Monday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.9-3.4 win for the Red Sox on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Baltimore Orioles sport a record of 73-77 heading into this matchup, while the Boston Red Sox sit at 85-64 on the season. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Boston injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 27 (Baltimore Orioles) and the No. 6 (Boston Red Sox) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Boston Red Sox rank No. 6 at 9.07 hits per game. That compares with the Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, Boston owns the No. 4-rated road mark, allowing 4.04 runs per game on the highway. Baltimore, on the other hand, rates No. 13 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox endured a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Rays on Sunday, with Eduardo Rodriguez throwing 5.2 innings of 7-hit ball at Tropicana Field.
Baltimore hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 10-strikeout performance from Ubaldo Jimenez - will prevail again after their 6-4 victory against New York at Yankee Stadium.
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Boston at Baltimore, Tuesday, September 19