In this article we will formulate an Orioles vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 9th 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 53-63 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-2 on Friday night. Baltimore scored all three of their runs in the first inning and they were able to hang on for the win. The Orioles recorded three hits in the game and they were led by Rutschman, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Baltimore started Sugano, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the win, while Akin picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Orioles lost two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Cubs. Baltimore has lost three of their last five games and they are currently last in the AL East standings. The Baltimore pitching staff has a 4.85 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and a .266 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 500 runs with a .242 batting average and a .305 on base percentage this season. Jackson Holliday has led Baltimore with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Gunnar Henderson has added 13 home runs and 47 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Brandon Young, who is 0-5 with a 5.88 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP over 41.1 innings pitched this year.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 51-67 this season after they dropped game one to start this series on Friday. The Athletics cut the deficit to 3-2 in the eighth inning, but fell just short in the comeback attempt. The A’s recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Soderstrom and Urias, who both had one RBI in the loss. The Athletics started Ginn, who allowed three hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Bowden, Ferguson, and Alvarado combined for 3.0 scoreless innings.
Prior to this series, the Athletics won two out of three against the Nationals, but lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks before that. The Athletics have lost four of their last six games and they are currently last in the AL West standings. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.95 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 518 runs with a .254 batting average and a .319 on base percentage this season. Brent Rooker has led the Athletics with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Nick Kurtz has added 23 home runs and 62 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jack Perkins, who is 0-2 with a 3.97 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 22.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Athletics will beat the Orioles
- The Athletics have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Orioles have lost five of their last six games as favorites against the Athletics following a win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Saturday games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Athletics following a win.
- The Athletics have won the first inning in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last seven night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Orioles’ last three games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last six night games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight night games between the Athletics and Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Mountcastle has hit a home run in four of the Orioles’ last five home games against the Athletics.
- Colton Cowser has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four home appearances after playing the previous day.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit at least one home run in four of the Athletics’ last five games as road underdogs.
- Gio Urshela has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one Double in four of the Athletics’ last five night games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
Orioles vs Athletics Prediction
Baltimore only put together three hits in the game on Friday night, but they were able to get a win and will go for three straight here. The Orioles are 28-27 at home this season, while the Athletics are 28-33 on the road. The A’s have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are starting Perkins, who allowed four earned runs and five hits over 3.0 innings in his first start. The O’s are going with Young, who has allowed a total of two earned runs in his last 10.2 innings. I am interested to see how deep Perkins can go into the game, but I don’t trust Young, even with two strong outings. Take the A’s to win.