Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 4/11/24 MLB Betting Picks

Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 4/11/24 – The MLB season continues to progress now, the game where the Baltimore Orioles (5-4) vs. Boston Red Sox (7-3) on Thursday, seems to be very exciting for the fans and bettors as well. This game at Fenway will definitely be exciting to watch, with both teams having had some good starts, and the baseball betting picks and predictions will certainly be some of the most interesting so far. Now let’s take a deeper look at the upcoming game and see where smart money should be directed.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 4/11/24

Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 4/11/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Orioles	-1.5 +127	o9 -105	-108
Red Sox	+1.5 -156	u9 -115	-102

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— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 9, 2024

Currently, the betting odds for the game have not been set, reflecting a cautious approach by bookmakers likely due to the early season uncertainties and pending pitcher performances. As the game day approaches, these odds will offer valuable insights into expected game flow and outcomes.

Grayson Rodriguez (2-0, 2.19 ERA) vs. Kutter Crawford (0-0, 0.84 ERA)

Grayson Rodriguez who has begun the year with a record to win two games and a good 2.19 ERA has quickly become a top pitcher for the Orioles. During the 12.1 innings he pitches, either with the command and the striking out of the batters(16) or the limit of the base runners(1.05 WHIP), he has been a major factor. Rodriguez’s combination of fastball and slider has been better than imagined, he isn’t perfect though (3 HRs allowed), clubs, such as the Red Sox lineup who have established power are an area of concern.

Kutter Crawford with his 0.84 ERA is the star hailing only 5 of 10.2 innings spent on the mound. With a winning record of 0-0, Crawford’s performances, although not perfect, have been categorized as precise and productive. There is a strong evidence of his consistency when it comes to his WHIP (0.84) and strikeouts (12 Ks) without giving away a home run, which demonstrates his command of the pitch and pitch selection, which are really necessary to Red Sox as they wait for the starter each time the mound is taken.

Orioles’ Offense: In Search of Consistency

The Orioles are batting .226 with on-base percentage of .283 and slugging percentage of .400, which depicts their problems with creating opportunities to score runs and stay on the base. With the total of 45 runs scored and the 9 home runs, their power potential is clearly visible but has not been fully utilized yet. A quality showing against the best pitching will be key for the team to provide more on-base opportunities and drive in some runs.

Red Sox’s Balanced Attack

The Red Sox have produced slightly more runs with a .240 batting average and .313 on-base percentage. Their slugging percentage is .369, backed by 75 hits and 9 home runs, which is comparable to the Orioles. Boston’s ability to combine contact hitting with power leads to a balanced offensive strategy which is a serious threat for a pitching staff of any team. Their dedicated approach at the plate has contributed to drawing 22 walks as well, hence showing their efficiency on offense.

Trends

Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends

Orioles are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Baltimore Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Orioles are 1-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Orioles’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Orioles’ 6 last games at home

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Boston Red Sox are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Red Sox are 7-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Red Sox’ last 5 games