The Red Sox open up a series with the Orioles on Monday as they cling to a one-game lead in the AL East. The first 20-game Sportsbook of the year, Rick Porcello, will take the mound looking to extend his major league lead in wins against Dylan Bundy in Baltimore.
Porcello pitched more than well enough in his last start to earn a win as he went eight strong innings, allowing just one run. His offence, however, failed to give him even a single run of support and the New Jersey native was pegged with a tough loss. Coincidentally enough, that last start came against the same Orioles he will face tonight.
Bundy is 9-5 this season with an ERA of 3.88 but should consider himself lucky that both of those metrics are not much worse. The 23-year-old has a WHIP of 1.39 and has received 4.83 runs of support per start. In five appearances against the BoSox this year, Bundy is 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA and has allowed them to hit .362 off of him.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baltimore was a 119 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.2-4.1 victory for the Orioles. 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
Baltimore (82-67) will face the 85-64 Red Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Boston injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 3-ranked Baltimore Orioles and the No. 1-rated Boston Red Sox in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Baltimore Orioles and its No. 11-rated batting order, averaging 4.7 runs per nine innings, against the No. 1 line up of the Boston Red Sox at 5.57 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Baltimore has the No. 17-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Red Sox own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox enjoyed a 5-4 victory at the expense of the Yankees on Sunday, with D Pomeranz throwing 0.2 innings of 0-hit ball at Fenway Park.
Baltimore rolled to a 2-1 win against Tampa Bay on Sunday, as W Miley and the Orioles' bats led the team to victory at Camden Yards.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Baltimore, Tuesday, September 20th