Red Sox vs. Orioles Predictions, Picks, Odds & Starting Pitchers: Today, 4/3
It was surprising to see just one AL East rivalry featured on MLB Opening Day, but from the Baltimore Orioles’ perspective, they’re starting their season with back-to-back divisional clashes. The second of which closes out this afternoon against the Boston Red Sox. Therefore, we’ve got our top Red Sox vs. Orioles predictions for you.
We’ve even broken down a best bet from our Red Sox vs. Orioles picks for you to best enjoy the early first pitch PLUS an extremely generous $1,500 BetMGM Sportsbook sign up offer!
Red Sox vs. Orioles Predictions For MLB on MLBTV, 4/3
An early first pitch means a 1:05 PM ET start time for this classic AL East rivalry, and it’s one that could end up being pivotal come season’s end with how competitive the division has been in recent seasons. Both teams would also love to not trail the Yankees’ torpedo bats all year.
Regardless, it’s been a starting pitcher nightmare for the O’s to begin the season, and a strikeout nightmare for the Sox. With that in mind, something’s gotta give. Last night.
Boston Red Sox: Garrett Crochet’s Extension
One of the biggest offseason moves of the entire MLB was the Red Sox acquisition of starter Garrett Crochet. Just about nothing went right for the Chicago White Sox last season other than Crochet, but he’s now gone from the South Side. Boston’s new ace was on the mound for last night’s game, so why are we bringing him up now?
Well, although he switched Sox already, he was still under control for two seasons based on his last contract. However, that has since changed. On Tuesday, Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox reached a contract extension to the tune of six years and $170 million. Apparently just one start was all they needed to see to lock up the lefty.
Baltimore Orioles: Injury Losses AND Additions?
Heading into the season, the O’s knew that they’d be without young star Gunnar Henderson. Frankly, the phrase “young star” can be used all over Baltimore’s roster after turning things around the past couple of seasons, but there’s no denying that Gunnar Henderson is missed after winning 2023 AL Rookie of the Year.
However, he is expected back either today OR tomorrow, which is absolutely massive for the O’s in general, especially after seeing the injury to Colton Cowser. It was one that he’d love to take back given that it was due to him sliding into first base (and he wasn’t even safe), but he’s only expected to miss a short time.
How To Watch Red Sox vs. Orioles Today
There’s no time to waste with an early first pitch, so here’s how you can watch Red Sox vs. Orioles today:
- Where: Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD
- When: 1:05 PM ET on 4/3
- Watch on TV: MLBTV, regional sports networks
- Where to stream: Fubo, MLB.TV
Red Sox vs. Orioles Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines
Given that today’s matchup is far from a battle of aces, we aren’t surprised to see a relatively high total, and you can see each of the standard markets with the Red Sox vs. Orioles odds at BetMGM Sportsbook below:
- Run Line: Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+135) vs. Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-165)
- Money Line: Boston Red Sox (-115) vs. Baltimore Orioles (-105)
- Game Total (Over/Under): Over 9 (-115) vs. Under 9 (-105)
Red Sox vs. Orioles Best Bet: Over 9 Runs (-115 at BetMGM Sportsbook)
Division rivalries, especially in the AL East, often make things either extremely difficult in terms of finding picks or actually difficult in terms of having too many to choose from. Well, for today’s Red Sox vs. Orioles picks, there are several approaches that we love.
With the O’s starting righty Charlie Morton, who let’s just say is up there in age, there is plenty of doubt in terms of their chances of winning. Those doubts are understandable, but the curveball master is set up to go over his strikeouts prop. Not only is Boston’s Rafael Devers striking out at a historic rate this season, but Morton’s curve also has had success against the Red Sox.
In his four starts against them with the Atlanta Braves, he recorded strikeout totals of nine and seven (twice) in three of them. With a deflated line after a rough first outing, that could be an approach. Similarly in the player prop market, we have another suggestion for your Red Sox vs. Orioles picks.
IF we see Gunnar Henderson return this afternoon, we love his 1.5 total bases prop, which should provide some valuable plus-money odds. He’s looked good to go for a while now in his starts with Norfolk, and he’s lived up to hype enough at this point for us to trust him.
With those suggestions in your pocket, for the actual best bet from our Red Sox vs. Orioles predictions, we’re keeping things nice and simply by taking the over. A Gunnar Henderson return would certainly help with that, but even still, these teams got the series started with 13 runs, and we expect them to close it out in similar fashion.
Charlie Morton’s age seems to be catching up to him, and the O’s lineup should do well at home against Tanner Houck. Baltimore decided to once again move in the left field fence for this season, and interestingly enough, Tyler O’Neill actually said that was a factor in him deciding to come to Charm City.
Along with catcher Adley Rutschman now using a torpedo bat, we’re taking the over 9 runs (-115 at BetMGM Sportsbook) as the best bet from our Red Sox vs. Orioles predictions.
Red Sox vs. Orioles Injury Report & Starting Pitchers
With the Gunnar Henderson injury being so significant, you’ve seen that one already, and again, Baltimore also has Colton Cowser on the 10-day injured list. The most notable injuries for Boston are pitching related with Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford on the IL. As for pitching today, here are the Red Sox vs. Orioles starters:
- Boston Red Sox starting pitcher today: Tanner Houck (0-1, 3.59 ERA)
- Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher today: Charlie Morton (0-1, 10.80 ERA)
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