Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The Baltimore Orioles will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Boston Red Sox pay a visit to Camden Yards.

The match puts starter Rick Porcello for the Boston Red Sox on the hill facing Alec Asher for the Baltimore Orioles. Porcello brings a 3-6 mark to the game, while Asher is 1-3 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Baltimore Orioles in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 117 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.2-3.9 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.

Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Baltimore Orioles bring a 28-24 record to the battle against the 29-24 Red Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Boston injuries news.

The Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox odds would favor the Red Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Baltimore is rated No. 27 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Boston is at No. 4.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Baltimore Orioles No. 17 ranked offense (4.54 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 4.25 runs allowed per game. The Baltimore Orioles have been averaging 8.98 hits per game, less than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (9.15 hits on average).

Boston brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Orioles's No. 16-ranked defense.