MLB Odds: Orioles-Red Sox prediction, odds and pick

The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are playing a four-game series. First pitch is at 7:10 ET. Dean Kremer is the projected starter for the Orioles. Rich Hill will start for Boston. The journeyman has a 4.65 ERA. He has pitched against Baltimore three times this season. He gave up 6 runs in 13 innings against the team. In his last start he gave 4 runs to the Yankees.

The Orioles lost to Boston last night. They are 3.5 games back of the last wildcard spot. The team has less than two weeks to make the playoffs. Outfielder Anthony Santander has hit 6 home runs in his last 4 games. He has also hit 7 home Runs in 63 at-bats against the Red Sox this season.

The Red Sox are out of the playoffs, but they are still playing good baseball. Boston is 10th in the MLB in runs scored this season, while their pitching staff has been subpar. Last night, Boston won for the first time in six games. Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts was absent from the hit column in last night's win. Biaert is in a tight battle for American League's batting title.

Boston is the favorite in a home game against Baltimore. Boston had lost six straight games before last night's win. The Orioles need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Orioles are +1.5 (-192) favorites against the Red Sox.