In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners Prediction for this MLB Game on Saturday, May 18th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Mariners Struggled On Friday
The Mariners struggled on Friday and the offense scored only two runs while the pitching gave up nine. Bryce Miller went 5.1 innings giving up six hits and four runs. The Mariners are averaging 3.82 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.59 runs per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the pitching is ranked 4th. Cal Raleigh has been the top player for the Mariners hitting 10 home runs and driving in 24 RBIs. Getting the start for the Mariners will be Luis Castillo who sits with a 4-5 record and an ERA of 3.31. In his last start against the Oakland Athletics, he went six innings giving up seven hits and two runs.
Why the Mariners Will Win
- The Mariners have won five of their last six games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards following a loss.
- The Orioles have lost each of their last three day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in five of their last six games following a loss.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards following a home win.
Orioles Offense Impressed
The Orioles offense sure impressed on Friday scoring nine runs and that was enough for the seen run victory. Gunnar Henderson had a strong game hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. John Means went six innings giving up six hits and two runs. The Orioles are averaging 4.95 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.76 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the pitching is ranked 9th. Gunnar Henderson has hit 12 home runs and driven in 27 RBIs so far this season. In this game the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start and really put the pressure on. The Orioles will meet the Cardinals after this series.
Why the Orioles Will Win
- The Orioles have won eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have lost six of their last seven road games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven road games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Mariners’ last four road games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Orioles’ last five day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last three day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last three day games between the Mariners and Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners Prediction
Luis Castillo at times hasn’t gotten a ton of run support but he has been good. In his last start Castillo gave up two runs and he’s going to step up again here. The Orioles are averaging 4.95 runs per game but they are going to really struggle to get any type of offense going here. The Mariners are going to give some run support here, and Seattle will get the job done. Back the Mariners. The Mariners are going to score at least seven runs here, and this should be a comfortable one.