The Baltimore Orioles have had a disappointing start to their season, with a record of 16-32, especially after achieving a combined total of 192 wins in their previous two seasons. In light of their struggles, the team has decided to make a significant change by parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde.
This week, the Orioles aim to turn their fortunes around as they head to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, which kicks off on Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. ET, coverage available on MLB Network.
On the pitching front, the matchup features Orioles starter Cade Povich, who holds a record of 1-3 with a 5.23 ERA, facing off against Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, who has a record of 1-1 and a 7.08 ERA. Both pitchers have struggled early in the season, reflecting the overall challenges faced by both teams.
In terms of player performances, Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is the favorite to hit a home run in this match-up with odds at +470, closely followed by the Red Sox’s Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman, both listed at +560. Notably, Bregman is currently tied for the most home runs in the league this season, showcasing his prowess at the plate.
As for the betting odds, the Red Sox are favored at -129 on the money line, meaning a wager of $129 would yield a $100 profit, while the Orioles are listed as +110 underdogs. With both teams’ starting pitchers facing challenges, the total for runs is set at 8, suggesting a potentially high-scoring game.
The SportsLine model offers some insights into this matchup, predicting that the Red Sox have a 58% chance of winning, while the Orioles are likely to cover the spread (+1.5) in 64% of simulations. The model also indicates a high probability for the game to go over the total of 8 runs, with projections estimating a final score of Red Sox 5.3, Orioles 4.9.
As both teams navigate their early-season struggles, fans will be keeping a close eye on this series to see if the Orioles can rally and return to their competitive form.