In this article we will formulate an Orioles vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 10th at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 17-23 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 3-4 and 2-6. In game two, Baltimore allowed the first five runs in the game, but did score twice in the eighth to avoid the shutout. The Orioles recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Cowser, who went 1-1 with two RBIs. Baz allowed five hits and five earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Kittredge allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Baltimore won two out of three against the Marlins, but lost all four against the Yankees before that.
This season, Baltimore has a 4.84 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .268 opponent batting average, while they have scored 179 runs with a .233 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Jeremiah Jackson has led the Orioles with six home runs and 24 RBIs, while Pete Alonso has added eight home runs and 22 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Chris Bassitt, who is 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA and a 1.91 WHIP over 32.0 innings pitched this season.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 21-18 this year after they won game two by a score of 6-2 on Saturday. The Athletics took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and they never looked back in the victory. The Athletics recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Rooker, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Civale allowed six hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Leiter Jr allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Guardians.
This season, the Athletics have a 4.47 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 175 runs with a .251 batting average and a .327 on base percentage. Shea Langeliers has led the Athletics with 11 home runs and 22 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added five home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Luis Severino, who is 2-3 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 43.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Orioles have won six of their last seven day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Sunday games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Orioles have lost each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have won each of their last five day games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last 10 road games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in each of their last six day games.
- The Orioles have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in each of their last six road games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Orioles’ last 10 day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Athletics’ last eight day games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Orioles’ last seven games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Athletics’ last seven day games.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Adley Rutschman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances.
- Ryan Mountcastle has hit at least one home run in six of his last 10 home appearances against the Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Brent Rooker has hit a home run in two of the Athletics’ last three games.
- Luis Severino has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 15 appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Nick Kurtz has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 10 road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Severino has recorded a win in 10 of his last 13 appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
Orioles vs Athletics Prediction
Baltimore comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored three runs or fewer in all three of those losses. The Orioles are 9-11 at home this year, while the Athletics are 13-10 on the road. The A’s have scored 22 runs during this three game winning streak and they are starting Severino, who has allowed one earned run in three straight outings. The O’s are going with Bassitt, who has allowed 4, 1, and 5 earned runs in his last three starts. Take the Athletics to get another win here.