Albert Suarez will start for the Orioles on Sunday, and they are looking to end a two-game losing streak. They are favored on the money line at -143. As for the Red Sox, they have Kutter Crawford on the mound, and they are +119 on the money line. Boston is 3rd in the AL East with a record of 65-57.
The over/under line for Sunday's game is at 9 runs, and MASN will have the game on TV. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 1:35 PM ET.
Boston vs. Baltimore Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Red Sox at Orioles
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore
- Date: Sunday, August 18th
- Betting Odds BAL -143 | BOS +119 O/U 9
Red Sox vs Orioles Last Game Recap
Boston cruised to a 5-1 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 7th inning, scoring two runs in the 1st and adding three more in the 2nd. As for the Orioles, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the slight favorites at -105.
Brayan Bello pitched well for the Red Sox in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Cade Povich got the start for the Orioles, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.
Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill each homered for the Red Sox, while Triston Casas went 2/4 with an RBI. Jarren Duran also had a two-hit game and scored two runs for Boston's offense.
Red Sox Preview
On the road, the Red Sox have been a good bet against the run line, going 35-26 overall. Their series record this season is 20-13-5, and they have won two straight series on the road. Boston's games have averaged 9.8 runs per game, and their O/U record is 64-51. When the O/U line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 8-4-3.
Boston is 65-57 overall, sitting in 3rd place in the AL East, seven games behind the Yankees. They have won two straight games and lead the series vs. the Orioles 2-1. As underdogs, the Red Sox have gone 31-32 this year, and they have covered the run line with a 36-27 record. The average run margin in their wins is +4.0, but it drops to -4.1 in losses.
Kutter Crawford is looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Rangers. In that start, he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up four earned runs on six hits. Looking back further, Crawford has made 24 starts and has a record of 8-9 this season. His ERA is 4.21, along with a WHIP of 1.11. Opponents are batting .224 off the right-hander this season. Crawford has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 27 homers.
The Red Sox come into the game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the MLB. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in home runs and have the league's best team BABIP at .33. Boston is also near the top of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
Rafael Devers has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 27 homers are 9th best in the league and leads the Red Sox. He also has the team's top batting average at .297. Devers has gone deep twice in his last six games, but is just 6/24 in that stretch. Jarren Duran is batting .290 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 61 RBIs.
Orioles Preview
Overall, the Orioles have a series record of 22-11-5 this season, but they are currently down in their series against the Red Sox. They have an over/under record of 15-13-3 when the total line is set at 9 runs, and their average run line for the season is 8 runs per game.
In the AL East, the Orioles are just one game behind the Yankees, with a season record of 72-52. They have a 36-28 record at home and a 36-24 record on the road. Against the run line, they are 51-50 as favorites and 16-7 as underdogs.
Through 16 starts, Albert Suárez has a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 3.39 for the Orioles. He has made 24 appearances this season. Suárez has turned in three straight outings with a no-decision, most recently facing the Rays on August 11th. In that outing, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up no earned runs on five hits. Suárez has been solid at home, coming in with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 2.38. On the road, his ERA is 5.05, and he is 3-3.
As a team, the Orioles are the best home run hitting team in the league and have the best isolated power figure in the league. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. Baltimore's team batting average of .256 is 5th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.
Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 36 homers are 3rd in the league. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .175 over his last 10 games. Gunnar Henderson has also been a big power threat, as his 32 homers are 2nd on the team and 5th in the league. Henderson has gone 11/40 in his last 10 games, with three homers.
Red Sox vs. Orioles Prediction: Orioles ML -143
There are a couple of ways you could look to play this game, but we are going to be sticking with a straight Orioles win on the money line at -143. We actually have the Orioles winning this one 6-5, and with the payout at -143, we feel this is the best way to go.
If you are looking for a player prop bet, we do like Albert Suarez to finish the day with seven strikeouts, as he has the highest strikeout projection among starters. As for Kutter Crawford, we have him finishing with five K's.
