MLB Picks · July 22, 2026

Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox

Strong Lean
Red Sox ML
-143
79
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Baltimore Orioles · Away
Dean Kremer (RHP)
Boston Red Sox · Home
Jake Bennett (LHP)
AI Analysis

Jake Bennett is one of the best pitching values on the board today — 2.35 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 53.2 IP is elite, and he faces a BAL lineup that struggles against LHP (.232/.698 vs LHP vs .240/.727 vs RHP). Meanwhile, BOS is on a remarkable 14-game winning streak, going 10-0 in their last 10, with multiple hot hitters (Contreras .340 L14, Yoshida .333 L14, Monasterio .289 L14, Wong .324 L14). Kremer's ERA (4.15) and tiny 26 IP sample is a concern on the mound for BAL. BOS's team ERA of 3.55 and RA/G of 3.77 also outperform BAL. The -143 price is very reasonable given the confluence of elite pitching, hot lineup, splits advantage, and historic form streak.

Concerns
  • Kremer has a small 26 IP sample — ERA/WHIP may not be stable indicators
  • BAL has gone 7-3 L10 showing some life despite overall record
  • BOS offense averages only 4.23 R/G on the season — relies heavily on hot streak continuing
  • Fenway Park can inflate offense for both sides
Factor Breakdown
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