In this article we will formulate an Orioles vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 8th 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 17-21 this year after they won two out of three against the Marlins by scores of 9-7, 7-4, and 3-4. In game three, Baltimore erased a 3-1 deficit, but they allowed a run to score on an error in the ninth for the loss. The Orioles recorded nine hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Alonso, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the game. Povich allowed three hits and three earned runs over 3.0 innings, while Kittredge was charged with the loss. Prior to that series, Baltimore lost all four against the Yankees, but did win two out of three against the Astros before that.
This season, Baltimore has a 4.83 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and a .269 opponent batting average, while they have scored 174 runs with a .235 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Gunnar Henderson has led the Orioles with nine home runs and 20 RBIs, while Jeremiah Jackson has added six home runs and 24 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Kyle Bradish, who is 1-4 with a 5.03 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP over 34.0 innings pitched this year.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 19-18 this season after they lost two out of three against the Phillies by scores of 1-9, 3-6, and 12-1. In game three, the Athletics scored the first eight runs in the game and they cruised to the lopsided win. The Athletics recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Gelof, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Ginn allowed four hits and one earned run over 8.0 innings for the win, while Kriske closed out the game. Prior to that series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Guardians, but did win two out of three against the Royals before that.
This season, the Athletics have a 4.57 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and a .255 opponent batting average, while they have scored 165 runs with a .251 batting average and a .327 on base percentage. Shea Langeliers has led the Athletics with 11 home runs and 20 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added five home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jacob Lopez, who is 2-2 with a 6.60 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP over 30.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Orioles have won eight of their last nine games against the Athletics following a loss.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last four night games following a win.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three games as underdogs following a win.
- The Orioles have led after 3 innings in four of their last five home night games.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The Athletics have lost the first inning in three of their last four games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Orioles have lost each of their last four games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Orioles.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have lost the first inning in four of their last five games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Orioles’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Athletics’ last four night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Kyle Bradish’s last seven appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last seven night games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Pete Alonso has hit a home run in five of his eight previous appearances against the Athletics after playing the previous day.
- Kyle Bradish has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against AL West opponents.
- Pete Alonso has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last eight games.
- Kyle Bradish has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a winning record.
- Taylor Ward ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.434) this season.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances after playing the previous day.
- Shea Langeliers is one of only two players to hit over .335 and have 10+ Home Runs this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Orioles rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (4.88).
- The Orioles rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.271).
- The Athletics rank 27th in the league for walks allowed this season (160).
- The Athletics rank 26th in the league for strikeouts this season (282).
Orioles vs Athletics Prediction
Baltimore is coming off of a series win against the Marlins, but they continue to have one of the worst pitching staffs in the MLB. The Orioles are 9-9 at home this year, while the Athletics are 11-10 on the road. The Athletics have lost two series in a row and they have allowed 6+ runs in three of their last five games. The A’s are starting Lopez, who has allowed 5+ earned runs in two of his last four starts, while Bradish has allowed eight earned runs and 10 hits in his last 9.0 innings. Take the over in this matchup.