Sale Gives the BoSox a Betting Boost in Series Finale

Buck Showalter’s Orioles will look to avoid being swept at home tonight when they host the Red Sox but with Chris Sale taking the hill for the AL East leaders, their prospects of winning are slimmer than Boston’s Cy Young candidate.

SHARK BITES
  • The visiting team is 7-0 SU and ATS in its last 7 games in this matchup.
  • The Orioles are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when closing out a series.
  • The Red Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road with Chris Sale as the starting pitcher.

While Sale has had a few rough starts of late, he’s 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in two starts against the orange birds of Baltimore this season. Over the last three years, Sale actually owns a 2.16 ERA against the club he’ll face tonight and O’s current batters have a combined .213 average versus the Slim Reaper.

Wade Miley (8-13, 5.32 ERA), on the other hand, is coming off an implosion against the Yankees and he’s allowed a home run in four of his last five starts. His team is imploding down the stretch as well, losing 11 of its last 13 games.

Take the Red Sox on the runline tonight if you know what’s good for you.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Boston Red Sox were -195 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting.

OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-2.5 win for the Red Sox on Wednesday. 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 bring a 73-79 record to the battle against the 87-64 Red Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Boston injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Baltimore Orioles rated this week at No. 27 and the Boston Red Sox sitting at No. 6.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Baltimore Orioles' No. 14-ranked offense (4.7 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 4 at 4.08 runs allowed per game. The Baltimore Orioles have been averaging 9.15 hits per game, more than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (9.07 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Baltimore has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Red Sox own the No. 4 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Red Sox beat Baltimore in extra innings, earning a 1-0 victory at Camden Yards in MLB action.

Betting Trends
  • Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
  • Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Baltimore is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
  • Baltimore is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Boston at Cincinnati, Friday, September 22
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, September 21

The visiting team is 7-0 SU and ATS in its last 7 games in this matchup.away The Orioles are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when closing out a series.home The Red Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road with Chris Sale as the starting pitcher.away
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