MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Game 2 (July 22, 2026)
The Baltimore Orioles (49-52) face the Boston Red Sox (51-48) at Fenway Park on Wednesday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kyle Bradish is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while the Red Sox's probable pitcher remains unclear. The Red Sox are favored to win at -135, while the Orioles are at +112. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at +102 and UNDER at -122.
- The Orioles (-188) have a 52-49 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (+154) hold a record of 47-52.
- The Orioles have a 52-45-4 O/U record this season (meaning 52 games have gone over the total runs line, 45 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 45-50-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Orioles are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging only 4.2 (22nd).
- In the field, the Orioles are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (3rd).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Orioles are at .238 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .245 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Red Sox have hit 95 (T28th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 120 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 448 RBIs to rank 11th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Red Sox have recorded 401 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 3.55 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Orioles have an ERA of 4.21 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 801 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank 16th for total strikeouts, recording 844.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .237 against the Red Sox this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .252 (24th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 18-24-59 | 8-10-35 | 10-14-24 | 9-8-35 | 9-16-24 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Red Sox | 19-32-48 | 11-13-25 | 8-19-23 | 13-18-32 | 6-14-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Orioles are +100 to lead after three innings, while the Red Sox are -130.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 34-39-28 | 21-18-14 | 13-21-14 | 16-18-18 | 18-21-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Red Sox | 40-35-24 | 22-17-10 | 18-18-14 | 29-18-16 | 11-17-8 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 54-47 in Orioles games this season. The Red Sox have a 46-53 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an upset 6-3 victory over the Orioles at Fenway Park earlier today. Christian Encarnacion-Strand dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 2 RBIs.
