In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Orioles prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 8, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles (26-37, 14-20 Away) won ten of the previous 13 games. Baltimore was on a six-game winning run following the sweeps of the White Sox and Mariners, but couldn’t make it seven in a row after losing to the A’s in the opener here. Still, the Orioles responded with a 7-4 win in Game 2. Ramon Laureano led the offense with three RBI, while Charlie Morton pitched for 2.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with five strikeouts and four walks. Keegan Akin was credited with the win.
This season, the Orioles average 3.89 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .238/.304/.390 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Orioles’ staff has a 5.09 ERA (28th) and 1.40 WHIP (27th). Cedric Mullins leads the Orioles with a .232 batting average, ten home runs, and 31 RBI this season.
Tomoyuki Sugano will take the mound for the Orioles on Sunday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 5-3 record in 12 starts this year with a 3.04 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 71.0 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (25-41, 11-23 Home) were on a nine-game losing skid, but snapped it with a massive 14-3 victory over the Twins. The A’s opened this series against Baltimore with a 5-4 win, but succumbed to a 7-4 defeat in Game 2. Luis Severino took the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits with five strikeouts and four walks in 5.2 innings.
This year, the Athletics average 4.30 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .257/.325/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.77 ERA (30th) and 1.54 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .256 batting average, 14 home runs, and 43 RBI this season.
At the time of writing, the Athletics still haven’t announced the name of their starter for this clash with Baltimore on Sunday.
Why the Orioles will beat the Athletics
- The Athletics have lost 15 of their last 17 games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Sunday day home games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have covered the run line each of their last three day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Athletics’ last 11 games as underdogs against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Orioles’ last six games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Athletics’ last 10 home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Orioles’ last 12 road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (101).
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for runs allowed this season (403).
- The Orioles rank 27th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.269).
- The Orioles rank T27th in the league for hits allowed this season (581).
Athletics vs Orioles Prediction
The Orioles won six of the previous ten H2H encounters. I am backing them to win and clinch the series on Sunday because they are starting Sugano, while I still don’t know who will take the mound for the A’s. Sugano is Baltimore’s ace in his rookie year and registered a quality start in five of his last six starts. The pitching matchup is the biggest reason I am going with the Orioles, but they are also in better form at the moment. Back them to win.