Red Sox vs. Orioles: Game 3 predictions, odds and picks - August 17, MLB 2024

On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles will square off in an AL East divisional showdown. Although seven games separate the two teams in the divisional standings heading into Saturday, success in the series will spell positive moves for both.

The first game of the series on Friday witnessed the O's flex their muscles. Although Boston outfielder got things started with a solo shot in the fourth, it was all Baltimore from then on. Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins added home runs of their own before RBIs from Colton Cowser and Ryan Mountcastle sealed the 5-1 Baltimore victory.

"Gunnar Henderson is heating up things are about to get scary" - Kam Brice

With the win, Baltimore's record stands at 72-51, and the team finds itself just one game back of the New York Yankees in its division. The game is scheduled for 7:05 pm EDT from Camden Yards, with Brayan Bello of the Sox taking on Orioles pitcher Cade Povich.

Red Sox vs Orioles Baseball Betting Odds

August 17, 7:05 pm ET	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Boston Red Sox	+105	+1.5 -200	O 9.5 +100
Baltimore Orioles	-125	-1.5 +165	U 9.5 -120

Where to Watch Red Sox vs Orioles

Viewing options for Saturday night's game between the Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles will vary by geographical location. For those in Maryland, MASN will have the action covered. As for fans in the Boston area, this game, as all Red Sox games, will be aired on NESN.

Moreover, an increasing number of fans have turned to streaming to get their MLB fix. Among the top rated platforms to view this game and others are Fubo, Peacock and MLB.TV.

Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction

The Orioles' 189 home runs this season leads MLB, and that ability was on full display Friday. In the past two weeks, players such as Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday have hit over .300, underscoring the team's youthful brilliance. Moreover, the team's .289 batting average over the past fortnight leads MLB.

However, the Red Sox are also heating up. Over the past two weeks, only the Arizona Diamondbacks have bested the 74 runs scored by Boston. However, pitching has been a real concern for manager Alex Cora's club. Since July 15, Sox pitchers have hurled to a 6.10 ERA, which is the highest in baseball.

"Another summer of complete and total meltdown of Red Sox pitching. The worst months of the last 4 years." - Red Sox Stats

Given the fact that Boston's pitching has struggled, and the O's can certainly make teams pay for pitching errors, it seems likely that Baltimore will emerge victorious.

Prediction: Baltimore W, 6-2