MLB Picks · September 5, 2026

Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles

Lean
Red Sox ML
-130
68
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Boston Red Sox · Away
Sonny Gray (RHP)
Baltimore Orioles · Home
Chris Bassitt (RHP)
AI Analysis

Sonny Gray has been superb this season (2.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 128 K in 143.2 IP, 16-4) — one of the best records in the AL — compared to Bassitt's 4.97 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, which is a significant pitching mismatch. Boston's team ERA (3.57) and RA/G (3.40) are both superior, and Gray's track record justifies confidence. The -130 price is neutral to slight negative, and at that number the value is reasonable given Gray's dominance. Baltimore is on a L4 losing streak and multiple Oriole bats are cold.

Concerns
  • Red Sox L10 is only 4-6 and offense has cooled (3.4 R/G in L10)
  • Multiple Red Sox hitters cold in L14 (Rafaela, Durbin, Monasterio)
  • Orioles lineup features Pete Alonso (OPS .856) and Coby Mayo hot
  • Baltimore home field factor
Factor Breakdown
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