Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 17

Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, June 3, 2023.
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  • The Orioles are -125 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Red Sox vs Orioles Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
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The Boston Red Sox (+105) visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards to take on the Baltimore Orioles (-125) on Saturday, August 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Baltimore, MD.

This season, the Red Sox are 64-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Orioles are 66-57 ATS.

Red Sox vs Orioles Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Brayan Bello 10-5, 5.00 ERA
  • Orioles starting pitcher: Cade Povich 1-5, 6.33 ERA

Red Sox vs. Orioles Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -200O 9.5 -110+105
Orioles -1.5 +165U 9.5 -110-125

Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Orioles will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 54.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jarren Duran has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 24 away games (+31.80 Units / 133% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Runs Over in 28 of his last 50 games (+16.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Romy Gonzalez has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 16 away games (+14.90 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+14.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Wilyer Abreu has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 22 games (+11.85 Units / 54% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Orioles players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jackson Holliday has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 15 games (+29.10 Units / 194% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 29 games (+22.00 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 26 games (+14.20 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 27 games (+14.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Anthony Santander has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 39 games (+13.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 78 games (+23.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 57 away games (+15.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 57 away games (+11.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 62 of their last 121 games (+8.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 62 of their last 114 games (+17.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 76 games (+16.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 64 of their last 108 games (+12.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+2.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 35% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 56-65 against the Run Line (-17.3 Units / -10.77% ROI).

  • 64-57 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 0.51% ROI
  • 64-51 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.3 Units / 6.22% ROI
  • 51-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.8 Units / -14.14% ROI

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 66-57 against the Run Line (+17.75 Units / 12.46% ROI).

  • 72-51 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 0.93% ROI
  • 68-44 when betting on the total runs Over for +20.25 Units / 15.17% ROI
  • 44-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -31.15 Units / -23.07% ROI

Orioles vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Connor Wong (BOS) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Triston Casas (BOS) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900

Orioles vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Orioles vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Orioles vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cade Povich (BAL) 3.5 -165 3.5 +130
Brayan Bello (BOS) 4.5 -140 4.5 +105

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (177/295) against Brayan Bello in two-strike counts since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 113 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 36% (29/80) against Brayan Bello on sliders this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 23% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (211/353) against Brayan Bello in two-strike counts since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 178 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .335 (108-for-322) against Brayan Bello when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 178 total IP; League Avg: .243 — first Percentile.

Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Red Sox are just 5-187 (.026) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Red Sox are just 28-115 (.196) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.

The Red Sox are just 3-121 (.024) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Red Sox are 42-34 (.553) after a road win since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Orioles are 57-45 (.559) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

The Orioles are 11-15 (.423) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .296.

The Orioles are 33-76 (.303) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

The Orioles are 33-41 (.446) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .304.

Red Sox hitters have an OPS of .780 (3,305 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .713.

Red Sox hitters have 391 strikeouts in 1,399 PA’s (28%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox hitters have an OPS of .765 (7,901 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .723.

The Red Sox are batting .261 with two outs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .795 (1,491 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .688.

Orioles hitters are slugging .455 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Orioles hitters have put just 35% of balls in play to the left side of the field since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 38%.

Orioles hitters have put just 34% of balls in play to the left side of the field this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 38%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Red Sox pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 333 of 4,630 batters (7%) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% with runners in scoring position this month (14 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .207 against Orioles pitchers with the shift since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

The Orioles have won 46% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Orioles pitchers have walked 273 of 3,995 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Orioles pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 59 double plays in 765 opportunities (8%) this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Orioles vs. Red Sox Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jonathan Heasley (Baltimore Orioles): Shoulder, Out
  • Felix Bautista (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Danny Coulombe (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • John Means (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Tyler Wells (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jorge Mateo (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Isaiah Campbell (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 7-Day IL
  • Vaughn Grissom (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Michael Fulmer (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Chris Murphy (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Trevor Story (Boston Red Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Kenley Jansen (Boston Red Sox): Chest, Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Walter (Boston Red Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Chris Martin (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Justin Slaten (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Garrett Whitlock (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Triston Casas (Boston Red Sox): Ribs, 60-Day IL

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