Friday, July 8, 2011

MLB Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Fenway Park.

The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Zachary Britton in this game. Britton has a 6-6 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Josh Beckett who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Beckett is 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 215-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, Baltimore was a 10-4 loser on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Boston at -156 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (14) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Baltimore has lost 4 straight games. Boston has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Baltimore: 36-49 SU Boston: 52-35 SU

Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Baltimore are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Baltimore is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games at home Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

Next up: Boston home to Baltimore, Saturday, July 9

MLB Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

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