Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday August 21st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Red Sox vs. Orioles
The Red Sox take on the Orioles on Sunday, August 21st at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Boston Red Sox (60-61) vs. Baltimore Orioles (62-58)
- Date: Sunday August 21st, 2022
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Boston Red Sox come into their game against Baltimore looking to move above .500. Their record of 60-61 ranks 5th in the AL East division. The Red Sox hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 31-31. The team is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 4-3 victory over Baltimore. To start the year, Boston has picked up just 16 series wins, going 16-17-6.
Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta comes into the game with a record of just 9-9. Pivetta will be looking to bring down an ERA of 4.28. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .243 against the right-hander. So far, home runs have been a problem for Pivetta. Through 136 innings of work, he has already given up 18 deep shots. Overall, he has notched 130 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 23.0%. Thus far, Nick Pivetta has had problems with walks, averaging 3.29 per 9 innings.
Entering today's action, Red Sox features the 10th ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.50 runs per game. This includes posting a season-long run differential of -35. The Red Sox are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 7th, at .255. Per game, the team is averaging 8.76 hits. So far, the team is the 20th-rated home run hitting team, averaging .93 per game. To date, Boston has the MLB's 16th rated OBP, sitting at .315, while their current wOBA of .314 is similar to the league average.
Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox, they have a record of 62-58, placing them 4th in the AL East division. In their 57 games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Orioles have a strong record of 34-23. In their previous games, Baltimore lost by a score of 4-3 to the Red Sox. Overall, the team has won over half of their 40 series played, going 18-17-5.
Taking the mound for Baltimore is Dean Kremer. Heading into play, he has a mark of 5-4. Across 13 appearances, Kremer has a combined ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.29. So far, Dean Kremer has a SLG% allowed .409, including giving up 7 home runs. Heading into the game, he has struck out 19.0% of the batters he's faced. Kremer has walked batters at a rate of 5.0%, placing him near the MLB average.
Offensively, Baltimore is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.29 runs per game. In the team's 57 games at home, their run differential is -10. The Orioles combined batting average currently sits at .239, placing them 20th in the league. This includes batting .302 over their last 3 games. In terms of home runs, Baltimore ranks 16th, averaging 1.04 home runs per contest. Up to this point, Baltimore has been getting on base at a rate of just .306, placing them 23rd in all of baseball, while their current wOBA of .307 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Red Sox vs. Orioles
Today's matchup between Boston and Baltimore is predicted to be a close game, as their is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. However, the MLB predictive model shows the Orioles having an edge both at the plate and on the mound. It is recommended to take Baltimore on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Orioles Moneyline
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