The Boston Red Sox host Baltimore on Monday, looking to build on their 87-65 mark against the 62-89 Orioles in MLB betting action at Fenway Park.

Boston hands the ball to starter John Lackey in this one and he'll try to improve on his 12-12 mark on the year. Baltimore counters with Brian Matusz, who will try to quiet the fans and the Red Sox bats at the same time.



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Power Rankings:
The Red Sox - Orioles odds would favor the Red Sox if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston is rated No. 3 in the current American League Odds Shark poll, while Baltimore is at No. 11 in the American League.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Boston's American League No. 1-ranked scoring average of 5.4 runs per game, against a Orioles offense rated No. 9 and scoring 4.3 runs per game in the league. The Red Sox have averaged 9.8 hits per game to date this season, more than the Orioles hitters have managed (8.8 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Baltimore owns the American League's No. 14-rated road mark, allowing 5.2 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 3 in scoring at home.

Baltimore was a 11-2 loser in its last match at home against the Angels. They lost as +161 underdogs, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors. Baltimore looks to rebound from a loss to the Angels, who beat them 11-2 on Sunday behind a start from Jered Weaver at Camden Yards.

Boston lost its last outing, an 8-5 result against the Rays on September 18. Bettors who backed the Rays at -141 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. The Red Sox endured an 8-5 loss at the hands of the Rays on Sunday, with Tim Wakefield throwing 5 innings of 6-hit ball at Fenway Park.

A few Orioles at Red Sox trends to consider:
Baltimore4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games ,on the road
Baltimore is 1-8-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Boston
Boston6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston8-1-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home


Next up:
Baltimore at Boston, Tuesday, September 20