Prediction: Baltimore Orioles VS Boston Red Sox 2025-05-25
The battle of the birds and the Sox. Well, it's not exactly a battle of the titans, considering the Orioles are, well, not exactly soaring this season. But hey, a win's a win, right?
So, here are the facts: the Red Sox are 26-26, the Orioles are 16-33, and they're facing off at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have a potent offense, ranking 5th in the league with 259 runs scored, while the Orioles... not so much, ranking 25th with 188 runs scored. Ouch.
The Red Sox have some big guns, like Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, and Jarren Duran, while the Orioles have Cedric Mullins, Ryan O'Hearn, and Adley Rutschman. But let's be real, the Orioles are struggling, and the Red Sox are, well, not struggling as much.
The SportsLine Projection Model (because who doesn't love a good model?) says the under will hit under 9.5 runs 52.4% of the time. And Hunter Dobbins (who's apparently pitching for the Orioles, although it wasn't explicitly stated) has 25 strikeouts in 32.1 innings. Not bad, kid.
So, here's my best bet: Red Sox ML (-112). I mean, come on, they're at home, they've got a better offense, and they've dominated the series lately, winning five of the last seven meetings. The Orioles are 8-18 on the road, and 1-9 over their last 10 games. It's not exactly a recipe for success.
But hey, if you want to get a little crazy, take the under 9.5 runs (-118). The model says it's gonna happen, and who am I to argue with a model?
And finally, if you want to get really crazy, take Hunter Dobbins Over 4.5 strikeouts (+105). The kid's got some stuff, and the Red Sox might just be the team to help him get those Ks.
So, there you have it. Red Sox ML (-112) is my best bet. Don't @ me, Orioles fans.
Created: May 25, 2025, 12:46 p.m. GMT