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Boston (75-65) at Baltimore (69-71)
- When: Sep 3 2026, 7:15 PM
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
- TV: FOX
Boston vs Baltimore MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Boston -125
Runline: Boston -1.5 (+130)
Total: 8.5
Boston heads into Baltimore as a -125 road favorite, which is slightly awkward considering the Red Sox have lost four of five and six of eight. Nothing says “trust us with your money” like arriving on a mini-skid.
The biggest storyline is Adley Rutschman, who may return after missing three games with a hyperextended right elbow. Since joining Boston from Baltimore, the former No. 1 pick is batting just .170 with one homer and four RBIs in 15 games. Facing his old club should provide absolutely zero emotional drama whatsoever.
Starting Pitching
Boston hands the ball to rookie Jake Bennett, who is 9-6 with a sharp 3.27 ERA. He finished August 3-2 and has won two straight starts, including six shutout innings against the Yankees. Bennett also beat Baltimore on July 22, allowing three runs over 5 2/3 innings.
Baltimore counters with Brandon Young at 9-3 with a 3.38 ERA. Young has allowed only three runs across 12 2/3 innings in his last two starts, although both ended in no-decisions. He also beat Boston back on April 24 after giving up three runs in 5 2/3 innings.
Baltimore Returns Home
The Orioles went 6-3 on their road trip but dropped the final two games in Colorado. At 69-71, every loss now comes with the pleasant background music of the wild-card clock ticking louder.
Boston sits 75-65, so neither team has much room for recreational losing.
LVSB Betting Prediction
Bennett has been the steadier arm lately, and Boston has more urgency plus the slightly stronger overall profile. Young keeps this competitive, but the Red Sox should manufacture enough offense late.
LVSB Pick: Red Sox ML -125
Run Line Lean: Red Sox -1.5 +130
Total Lean: Under 8.5 (-110)
Score Prediction: Red Sox 5, Orioles 3
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