Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 18

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Baltimore Orioles' Austin Hays swings at a pitch in the third inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-4 in 10 innings.
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  • The Orioles are -135 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Red Sox vs Orioles Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Boston Red Sox (+115) visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards to take on the Baltimore Orioles (-135) on Sunday, August 18, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Baltimore, MD.

This season, the Red Sox are 65-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Orioles are 66-58 ATS.

Red Sox vs Orioles Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Kutter Crawford 8-9, 4.23 ERA
  • Orioles starting pitcher: Albert Suarez 5-4, 3.39 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -175O 10 -120+115
Orioles -1.5 +145U 10 +100-135

Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Orioles will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 52.8% 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 Sunday‘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 25 away games (+30.80 Units / 123% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Runs Over in 28 of his last 50 games (+16.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Romy Gonzalez has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 17 away games (+15.90 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 33 games (+15.35 Units / 41% 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 Sunday‘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 16 games (+28.10 Units / 176% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 30 games (+20.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 28 games (+13.05 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 27 games (+12.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Gunnar Henderson has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 46 games (+11.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+22.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 58 away games (+16.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 58 away games (+12.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 69 of their last 122 games (+9.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 62 of their last 122 games (+8.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 62 of their last 115 games (+16.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 77 games (+15.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 64 of their last 109 games (+11.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 49 games (+3.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 57-65 against the Run Line (-16.3 Units / -10.02% ROI).

  • 65-57 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 1.17% ROI
  • 64-52 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.2 Units / 5.35% ROI
  • 52-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.8 Units / -13.28% ROI

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 66-58 against the Run Line (+16.75 Units / 11.68% ROI).

  • 72-52 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 0.31% ROI
  • 68-45 when betting on the total runs Over for +19.15 Units / 14.23% ROI
  • 45-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -30.15 Units / -22.15% ROI

Orioles vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Wilyer Abreu (BOS) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750

Orioles vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Masataka Yoshida (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Orioles vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Tyler O'Neill (BOS) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Jarren Duran (BOS) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Orioles vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kutter Crawford (BOS) 3.5 -165 3.5 +130

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 32% (46/145) against Kutter Crawford in two-strike counts this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — fifth Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of 40% (72/178) against Kutter Crawford with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 34% (135/393) against Kutter Crawford this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — seventh Percentile.

Kutter Crawford has allowed an OPS of 1.469 (81 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.038 — first Percentile.

Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .118 (2-for-17) against Albert Suarez when going through the lineup the second time in a game in his last two starts — tied for 7th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .246 — 92nd Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 75% of Albert Suarez’s pitches in the zone (536/711) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 68% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .150 (6-for-40) against Albert Suarez in his last two starts — tied for 7th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .234 — 92nd Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .245 (12-for-49) against Albert Suarez on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: .331 — 91st Percentile.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

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 53-178 (.229) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .278.

The Red Sox are 22-14 (.611) after a road win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .469.

The Red Sox are 53-10 (.841) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .729.

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Orioles are 57-46 (.553) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

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

The Orioles are 87-28 (.757) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .640.

The Orioles are 32-24 (.571) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .425.

Red Sox hitters have 398 strikeouts in 1,428 PA’s (28%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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

Red Sox hitters have 766 strikeouts in 3,006 PA’s (26%) against LHP since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox hitters have 1,136 strikeouts in 4,553 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .793 (1,504 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .688.

Orioles hitters are slugging .450 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Orioles hitters are slugging .452 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .769 (2,975 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .732.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 174 of 2,535 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 69 of 1,100 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 13% with runners in scoring position this month (15 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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

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

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .209 against Orioles pitchers with the shift since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Orioles pitchers have won 42% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Orioles pitchers have walked 14 of 130 batters (11%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this month (15 games) — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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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