The visiting Orioles hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.

Boston hands the ball to starter John Lackey in this one and he'll try to improve on his 9-12 mark on the year. Baltimore counters with Chris Tillman, who will try to quiet the fans and the Red Sox bats at the same time.



View Baltimore vs Boston Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Those going with the Red Sox in this one found them listed as moneyline favorites of -130 at $TOPBET-LINK$ for Monday's contest. The total was hovering near 8.5 at $JUSTBET-LINK$.

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. 8 in the American League.

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How They Match Up:
On offense, it's a battle between Boston and its American League No. 1-rated batting order, averaging 5.2 runs per nine innings, against the American League's No. 3 lineup of the Orioles at 4.7 runs per outing.

Comparing defensive stats, Baltimore owns the American League's No. 7-rated road mark, allowing 4.2 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 1 in scoring at home.

Baltimore was a 5-3 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Red Sox. They won as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. Baltimore won a close affair on Wednesday in their last outing, defeating Boston 5-3 in extra innings at Fenway Park.




Baltimore Orioles Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Boston Red Sox Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few Orioles at Red Sox trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home


Next up:
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Friday, September 20
Boston home to Toronto, Friday, September 20