The Baltimore Orioles lost their series opener to the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Thursday, continuing a depressing trend for the O’s. The Orioles have now lost seven consecutive games against the Red Sox, a span that has seen Baltimore outscored 46-17. Can Manny Machado and company finally get the monkey off their backs Friday or are they doomed to lose against the BoSox?
- The Orioles are 0-13 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
- The Red Sox are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games with Drew Pomeranz as the starting pitcher.
- J.D. Martinez is slashing .370/.407/.740 in 73 at-bats at Fenway Park this season.
A faltering Alex Cobb will get the ball for the Orioles, as he searches for his first win in a Baltimore uniform. Cobb has a 7.06 ERA on the season and has surrendered 49 hits and 28 runs in 29.1 innings of work. Cobb’s first start of the season came against the Red Sox and it was easily his worst, as the righty gave up 10 hits and eight runs in 3.2 innings. It is worth noting, though, that Cobb was a late signing in the offseason, giving him no time to get ready during spring training.
The Red Sox will counter with Drew Pomeranz, who has been the worst member of Boston’s rotation this season. Pomeranz has posted a 5.47 ERA in five starts while also failing to consistently pitch late into games, lasting fewer than six innings on three occasions. However, the Red Sox have a capable bullpen that will be well-rested after starter David Price pitched a complete game Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Baltimore Orioles before the first pitch in this match found them as +169 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the OVER/UNDER total of 10 earlier at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.5-3.2 result in favor of the Red Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
30-14 Boston battles the Orioles, currently with a 13-30 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Baltimore injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 15-ranked Red Sox and the No. 23-rated Orioles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Boston Red Sox' No. 2-ranked scoring average of 5.41 runs per game, against a Baltimore Orioles offense rated No. 21 and scoring 4.09 runs per game. The Red Sox have averaged 9.57 hits per game to date this season, more than the Orioles hitters have managed (7.95 per nine innings).
Defensively, Baltimore features the No. 28-rated defense on the road, allowing 6.15 runs per game. Boston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 1 at home, scoring 6.42 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Orioles endured a 6-2 loss at the hands of the Red Sox on Thursday, with Kevin Gausman throwing 4.2 innings of 8-hit ball at Fenway Park.
- Baltimore is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
- Baltimore is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
- Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
- Boston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Boston, Saturday, May 19
