Prediction: Baltimore Orioles VS Boston Red Sox 2025-05-22
The battle of the birds versus the beasts from Beantown. The Orioles, with their dismal 16-32 record, are flying into Fenway to take on the Red Sox, who are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mets. Lucas Giolito takes the mound for Boston, while Cade Povich tries to silence the Red Sox bats.
Let's get to the juicy stuff. The Red Sox have a strong record when favored on the moneyline, winning 52.9% of those games. The Orioles, on the other hand, have a 35% win rate when underdogs by at least -104 on the moneyline. Not exactly a confidence booster for Baltimore fans.
The Red Sox have been crushing it (literally) with the seventh-most runs scored in baseball, while the Orioles are struggling to find their offense, ranking 24th in runs scored. With a potent lineup featuring Alex Bregman, Rafael Devers, and Wilyer Abreu, the Red Sox should be able to put up some serious numbers against Povich.
My best bet for this game? Take the Red Sox to cover the spread (-1.5) at 2.64 (FanDuel). The Red Sox have the firepower to take down the Orioles, and with Giolito on the mound, I expect them to come out on top by at least two runs. Don't @ me, Orioles fans.
Oh, and as a bonus, I'll throw in an over/under pick. With the Red Sox' powerful offense and the Orioles' struggling pitching, I'm taking the over (8.0) at 1.87 (Bovada). It's gonna be a long night for Povich and the Orioles' bullpen.
Created: May 22, 2025, 3:36 p.m. GMT