In this article, we will formulate an Orioles vs Athletics Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, August 29th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 53-82 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the AL West. They have a 25-42 home record and are coming off a 3-4 home loss against the Orioles. They will face the Rangers and the Mariners next.
The Athletics have a .245 batting average this season, .319 OBP, and .401 slugging percentage. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.43 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Nick Kurtz is the Athletics’ best hitter with a .256 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 69. Shea Langeliers adds a team-high 23 home runs.
Jack Perkins (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics and he has a 3-9 record, 6.68 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.
Baltimore Orioles Preview
The Baltimore Orioles have a 66-69 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the AL East. They have a 32-35 road record and are coming off a 4-3 road win against the Athletics. They will face the Rockies and the Dodgers next.
The Baltimore Orioles have a .236 batting average this season, .318 OBP, and .398 slugging percentage. Baltimore’s pitching staff has a 4.19 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Pete Alonso is the Orioles’ best hitter with a .272 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 91, adding a team-high 32 home runs.
Shane Baz (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles and he has a 4-14 record, 4.04 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.
Baltimore Orioles @ Athletics Betting Trends: August 29, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Perkins Record this season: 3-9 ERA: 6.68
- Home Record: 1-5
- Last 5 against Orioles: 1-0
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last four games against the Orioles following a loss.
- The Orioles have lost six of their last seven games against the Athletics following a win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against the Orioles.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against the Athletics following a win.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against AL opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Shane Baz Record this season: 4-14 ERA: 4.04
- Road Record: 1-8
- Last 5 against Athletics: 1-2
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Athletics have lost each of their last six home games against AL East opponents.
- The Orioles have won each of their last six night games after going to extra innings.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last four road games after going to extra innings.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Saturday games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against AL opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Orioles’ last eight night games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Orioles and Athletics have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Orioles’ last eight road games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of Jack Perkins’ last eight home appearances as a starter.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Zack Gelof has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances against the Orioles.
- Jeff McNeil has hit a home run in each of his two previous home appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
- Jack Perkins has recorded four or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Shane Baz has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 10 appearances against AL West opponents.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last eight road games.
- Pete Alonso has hit a home run in three of the Orioles’ last five road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (204).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.43).
- The Orioles rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (505).
- The Orioles rank 27th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1245).
Orioles vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Orioles but have won two of their last three meetings at home.
In this Orioles vs Athletics Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -190 home favorites. I like the Orioles in this one, as they have been in good shape with a 5-2 record in their last 7 games, as they are on the chase of a wild card spot in the AL. Baz might not be in good form, but Jack Perkins has been atrocious lately, having given up 17 runs across his last three starts. The Orioles have a 1.10 bullpen ERA and average 6.1 runs in their last 5 games and I expect them to get the job done on the road.