In this article we will formulate an Orioles vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 18th 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 61-64 this year after they won three out of four against the Rays by scores of 6-5, 4-3, 10-2, and 6-7. In game four, Baltimore led 6-4 in the fifth inning, but failed to score over the last four innings for the loss. The Orioles recorded 14 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Encarnacion-Strand, who went 3-5 with one home run and four RBIs. Young allowed eight hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Cano picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Baltimore lost two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Rangers.
This season, Baltimore has a 4.24 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 569 runs with a .238 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Pete Alonso has led the Orioles with 28 home runs and 81 RBIs, while Gunnar Henderson has added 20 home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Shane Baz, who is 4-12 with a 4.00 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 139.1 innings pitched this year.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 69-55 this season after they lost two out of three against the Blue Jays by scores of 1-3, 1-4, and 4-3. In game three, New York blew a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, but they scored twice in the 10th to get the win. The Yankees recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Rice, who went 1-5 with one home run and two RBIs. Weathers allowed six hits and one earned run over 7.1 innings, while Bednar blew the save, but picked up the win. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the Mariners and two out of three against the Braves.
This season, New York has a 3.26 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .225 opponent batting average, while they have scored 551 runs with a .229 batting average and a .308 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 33 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Carlos Rodon, who is 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 46.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Orioles have won eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
- The Yankees have lost each of their last eight night games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have covered the run line each of their last seven night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Orioles have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against American League opponents.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Orioles have lost each of their last six games against the Yankees following a road loss.
- The Yankees have won each of their last 12 Tuesday night games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last six games after going to extra innings.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six home games following a loss.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against the Orioles.
- The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against the Orioles.
- The Yankees have won the first inning in five of their last six night games against the Orioles.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Yankees and Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Yankees’ last 10 road games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 14 of the Orioles’ last 15 home games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 10 of the Yankees’ last 11 games.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand has hit a home run in three of the Orioles’ last four night games.
- Shane Baz has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Pete Alonso has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last nine games.
- Shane Baz has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents .
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Luis Garcia has hit at least one home run in three of his last four road appearances against the Orioles.
- Carlos Rodon has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last eight appearances against the Orioles.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 Tuesday appearances.
- Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances with the Yankees as road favorites against AL opponents.
Orioles vs Yankees Prediction
Baltimore comes into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks and they are right back in the wild card race. The Orioles are 32-30 at home this year, while the Yankees are 38-28 on the road. New York has lost three of their last four games and they have scored one run or fewer in all three of those losses. The Yankees are starting Rodon, who has been on the IL since late June, while Baz has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Orioles here.