Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Analysis & Best Bet

The Boston Red Sox (1-4) and Baltimore Orioles (3-2) will battle in game two of their three-game series on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park in Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Red Sox are slight favorites with a moneyline at -120, per MyBookie.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

After winning their first game of the season, the Red Sox have lost their last four. Their recent defeat was game one of their series against the Orioles, which ended in an 8-5 fashion.

Over their last four losses, Boston has scored 2.75 runs and have allowed 4.75 from opposing teams. Their offense has not been that appealing at times, but their defense is what has suffered the most. For this upcoming matchup, Garrett Crochet (3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP) is expected to be on the mound.

On offense, Wilyer Abreu leads them with two home runs, a .636 batting average, and six RBIs. On top of that, he has sustained a .750 on base percentage and a 1.364 slugging percentage. Indeed, these are video game-like numbers that will likely slow down as more games are played.

The Red Sox are averaging .201 at the plate and are allowing opponents to bat .282. Their on base percentage as a whole is at .289 and they have a slugging percentage at .302. This is solid, but not as appealing as what the Orioles have gathered.

Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles have looked inconsistent to start the season, as they win a game and then lose the following. The cycle recently continued with a victory over the Red Sox, where they scored four runs each in the first and eighth innings.

Tyler O’Neill completed all four of his hits in his debut at Oriole Park and added two runs in the process. Despite the great offensive effort they put up, they will need to turn it up on the defensive end. Zach Eflin (1-0) (3.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP) is expected to start as their pitcher.

Jordan Westburg leads their offense with three home runs so far. O’Neill is currently leading their batting average with .571 and showcases a slugging percentage at .857. In addition, Cedric Mullins has kept the offense moving with 10 RBIs thus far.

The Orioles are getting a batting average at .305 and are allowing opposing teams to get .252. This is a great spread, but they must be more consistent on the defensive end. They also have a strong on base percentage at .364 and a slugging percentage at .517.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles betting odds can be found through MyBookie, currently favoring the Red Sox. The Orioles have a 53.3 percent chance of winning, per market analysis. The Orioles are appealing at home against a struggling Red Sox unit to win game two of this series.

Final Pick: Baltimore Orioles +100