Orioles vs. Red Sox: Game 3 predictions, odds and picks — Sept 11, MLB 2024

On Wednesday, the Orioles will play the Red Sox for the third game of a three-game series, and the final time this season. With the O's likely heading into October, Boston is continuing their fight to stay alive.

After a convincing 12-3 Boston win on Monday, the O's battled with a pair of home runs from outfielder Cedric Mullins to win Tuesday's affair 5-3. Wednesday's game is scheduled to commence at 7:10 p.m. EDT from Fenway Park in Boston.

"Cedric Mullins. 2 AB, 2 HR!" - MLB

Orioles vs Red Sox recent form and records

On account of its 83-63 record, Baltimore sits 0.5 games behind the New York Yankees, who lead the AL East. With a 5-5 record over its past 10, manager Brandon Hyde's team will seek to avoid its second consecutive series sweep on Wednesday.

Boston finds itself 10 games behind the Yankees, third in the AL East. With a 3-7 record over their last 10, the Red Sox will seek to improve their four-game defecit in the AL Wild Card race in an attempt to catch the Minnesota Twins, who hold on to the third and final AL berth.

Players to Watch

Starting Pitchers

BAL: Dean Kremer (7-9, 4.27 ERA) vs BOS: Nick Pivetta (5-10, 4.38 ERA)

Kremer has a 1.272 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 106 K in 111.2 IP.

Last Start: Win, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K vs TBR

Career vs BOS: 2-4 6.45 ERA (37.2 IP, 27 ER) 7 HR in 8 Games

Pivetta has a 1.151 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 147 K in 123.1 IP.

Last Start: ND, 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K vs CHW

Career vs BAL: 0-0 0.69 ERA (13 IP, 1 ER) 1 HR in 2 Games

Must Watch Hitters

Baltimore

Cedric Mullins has been the O's best hitter recently. Having hit two homers in Tuesday night's affair, the outfielder boasts a 1.058 OPS over the past fortnight, enough to rank 11th in MLB during that period of time.

A .308 hitter over the past two weeks, outfielder Anthony Santander has also contributed to his club's success. A 40-home run hitter for the first time in his career, the Venezuelan is two RBIs shy of setting a career figure, and boasts the highest slugging percentage of any full season of his career.

An even .400 hitter over the past week, shortstop Gunnar Henderson is following up his Rookie of the Year season with another strong campaign. In 30 games against the Red Sox in his career, the 23-year-old has eight home runs and 21 RBIs.

Boston

Outfielder Tyler O'Neill has been great for the Red Sox. O'Neill's .1.309 OPS over the past week ranks sixth in MLB. In Monday's game, O'Neill contributed two home runs and three RBIs, the second time in a week after registering the same offensive output against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

"Tyler O'Neill CRUSHED this baseball" - Dillard Barnhart

Nine for his last 24, Connor Wong has been an important part of the Red Sox' offense. Having hit a career-high 13 home runs already this season, Wong has hit four doubles in his last six games.

Orioles vs Red Sox baseball betting odds

Wednesday 9/11	Money Line	Runs Spread	Total Runs
Baltimore Orioles	+120	+1.5 -185	O 9.5 +100
Boston Red Sox	-140	-.15 +150	U 9.5 -120

Orioles vs Red Sox expert picks and prediction

Though the Red Sox showed a rare offensive outburst on Monday, the Orioles have consistently been a better team over recent weeks. Baltimore ranks 14th in runs scored over the past fortnight, while Boston's position in the 23rd place demonstrates the team's difficulty in scoring runs.

When it comes to pitching, the comparison is more even. Over the past two weeks, both clubs have pitched to an identical combined ERA of 3.91. However, Baltimore has posted slightly more strikeouts and surrendered fewer walks.

Run Line: -1.5 -185

Total Runs: O 9.5 +100

Prediction: Baltimore W, 10-4