The Boston Red Sox (88-69) will look to recover from losing Tuesday’s series opener as they take on the Baltimore Orioles (51-106) Wednesday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Red Sox vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Red Sox RHP Nathan Eovaldi (10-9, 3.88 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 176 1/3 IP.
- Allowed 3 earned runs with 1 walk and 8 strikeouts over 5 innings Sept. 19 in his last start against Baltimore.
- Has a league-low 1.7 BB/9 rate this season and has not walked more than two batters in a start since June 9.
Orioles LHP Zac Lowther (1-2, 7.66 ERA) makes his 6th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 24 2/3 IP.
- Only has two outings of more than 3 1/3 innings this season, one of which came last week against the Rangers. He pitched 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts in that game.
- The Orioles are just 1-3 in his last four starts, in which he’s allowed 11 runs in 16 1/3 innings.
Red Sox at Orioles odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Red Sox -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Orioles +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread/ATS: Red Sox -2.5 (-120) | Orioles +2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Prediction
Red Sox 5, Orioles 2
Money line (ML)
The Red Sox were more or less stunned by the Orioles Tuesday, losing 4-2 despite having a huge pitching advantage with Chris Sale on the mound. The offense has gone cold, scoring 11 total runs in its last four games.
However, Eovaldi should be their stopper and end their four-game losing skid. Bet the RED SOX (-280).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Boston is now 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games after losing Tuesday, while the Orioles are now 5-5 ATS in their last 10. The Red Sox had won six straight over Baltimore before Tuesday’s loss, and they should get back on the horse Wednesday with just five games left in the season.
Pick the RED SOX -2.5 (-120) to cover the spread and win by a few runs on the road.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total went way under Tuesday with the teams combining for only 6 runs. With Boston’s bats going cold and Baltimore ranking among the league’s lowest-scoring teams, this game favors the under again.
The total has gone under in four of Boston’s last six and in six of the Orioles’ last eight. Bet the UNDER 9.5 (-105).
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