Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox 3/30/23 – Opening Day is quickly approaching as the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. After disappointing in 2022 and reaching the ALCS the year prior, expectations are high for these Orioles this season after showing signs of improvement last year. According to MLB betting sites, however, Boston appears to be the favorite over Baltimore in this matchup.
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
Date & Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
Location: Fenway Park Boston, Massachusetts
TV: MLBt
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox 3/30/23 Betting Odds
Orioles
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +1.5 (-217)
Total: 9.5 over (+100)
Red Sox
Moneyline: -141
Spread: -1.5 (+136)
Total: 9.5 under (-120)
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Analysis
This year, Baltimore Orioles hopes to make another significant improvement and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Team officials made some minor tweaks during the offseason in order to bolster their pitching staff and middle infield. Pitchers Cole Irvin and Kyle Gibson were acquired, while 2B Adam Frazier from Seattle was added. Both players bring playoff experience from last season; with Frazier in particular, the Orioles hope for a strong comeback season from the veteran infielder. Adley Rutschman is the cornerstone of this team and last season he hit 0.254 with 13 home runs for Baltimore – numbers that should improve with age. Center fielder Cedric Mullens hopes to replicate his 2021 form when he hit 0.291 with 30 home runs in 31 games for Baltimore. On Opening Day, former Phillie Kyle Gibson will make his Orioles debut.
This offseason started off on a difficult note when the team lost All-Star SS Xander Bogaerts to free agency and then discovered that Story would require shoulder surgery, keeping him out for the season. The Boston Red Sox have been able to secure all-star third baseman Rafael Devers on a long-term contract, making him the new face of their franchise for years ahead. The Red Sox have added outfielder Masataka Yoshida from Japan, whose impressive performance at the WBC has raised expectations among Red Sox Nation. Boston also parted ways with all-star DH J.D Martinez and has replaced him with veteran Dodger Justin Turner. Over 11 seasons, Boston has finished in the basement of the AL East five times – including their World Series title run in 2018.
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Against the Spread
Under is 9-0 in Orioles last 9 Thursday games. Under is 2-0-2 in Orioles last 4 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Orioles are 1-12 in their last 13 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Orioles are 1-10 in their last 11 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games. Boston are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 9 games against Baltimore. Boston are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home. Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston’s last 16 games against an opponent in the American League.
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Free Pick
On opening day at home, the Red Sox look to take advantage of their injury-plagued starting rotation to take control of the game. Last year, Baltimore struggled in every offensive category as a team; MLB betting experts expect this trend to continue this year.
Free Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+136)
