Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Expert Pick & Prediction
The Baltimore Orioles (16-32) and Boston Red Sox (25-26) will battle in a doubleheader to make up for a weather delay in their four-game series on Friday, May 23 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Game 1 of the doubleheader will start at 1:35 PM ET, with odds currently showing that the Red Sox are slightly favored at MyBookie with a moneyline at -130.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Orioles finally snapped their losing streak, which made it up to eight in a row, with an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. This matchup went to extra innings (11 total innings), where they scored four runs in the top of the 11th inning.
Adley Rutschman landed a three-run home run that capped off a successful night for the Orioles. If this level of offensive power exists, then they can definitely get on the right track. For now, they must rely on strong pitching to help keep teams at bay.
Cade Povich (1-3) will get the start on the mound and has an ERA at 5.23. This is not a great start for the team defensively, as the Orioles already have an ERA at 5.45. However, their opponent could have a tough start as well.
The Orioles have a .233 batting average and are allowing their opponents to have a .274 batting average in return. This does not bode well, unless they are able to make the most out of those scoring opportunities.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Red Sox had their two-game win streak snapped with a 5-1 loss to the New York Mets. They are 3-2 over their last five games, with both losses being bad enough to raise your eyebrow (10-4 against the Atlanta Braves a few games back).
On paper they are more appealing than the Orioles, with their on base percentage at .324 and a slugging percentage at .419. In other words, they typically have more opportunities to score or at least land more home runs.
They will start Brayan Bello (2-1) on the mound, who currently has an ERA at 4.02. Their team ERA is currently at 4.03, so it is safe to assume that Bello will do a solid job here.
The Red Sox have a batting average at .252 and are allowing their opponents to get .257 at the same position. This shows they have done well at the plate but so have their opponents.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers you the best Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox betting odds. Game 1 of the doubleheader slightly favors the Red Sox, with market analysis supporting that belief stating they have a 66.8 percent likelihood of winning.
The Orioles tend to have small areas of their success shining through in their recent win. But, they are not as consistent in comparison to the Red Sox. Look for the Red Sox to win this matchup.
Final Pick: Boston Red Sox -130
