MLB wagering interest swings to the Baltimore vs Boston battle on Tuesday at Camden Yards as the Orioles try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Orioles will turn to Brian Matusz and his 3-4 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Red Sox send Felix Doubront (4-1) to the hill.



View Boston vs Baltimore Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 110 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 10 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the American League No. 6-ranked Orioles and the American League No. 4-rated Red Sox in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Baltimore's No. 4-rated American League offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game, against a Red Sox defense that ranks No. 13 in the American League at 5 in runs allowed per game. The Orioles have averaged 8.7 hits per game so far, less than Red Sox batters have averaged on the year (9.8 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping factors and Baltimore has the American League's No. 8-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Red Sox own the American League's No. 13 mark in runs allowed.

The Red Sox were an 8-6 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Orioles. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -108 on the moneyline, while the total score (14) was good news for OVER bettors. Boston looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Orioles, an 8-6 final on Monday in support of Clay Buchholz at Camden Yards.




Boston Red Sox Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore Orioles Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few Red Sox at Orioles trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games at home


Next up:
Boston at Baltimore, Wednesday, May 23