In this article we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates betting prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 7th at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Orioles recent form and recent player performance
- The Pirates recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baltimore
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh
- Recent betting trends in games played between Baltimore and Pittsburgh
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Baltimore and Pittsburgh
Orioles Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 5-3 this year and they have won two of their last three games. Baltimore lost game two in extra innings, but they did win game one by a score of 5-2. Prior to this series, the Orioles won two out of three games against the Royals and Angels. The Baltimore pitching staff has a 3.07 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a .214 opponent batting average. The Orioles offense has scored 45 runs with a .226 batting average and a .283 on base percentage. Anthony Santander is batting .212 with two home runs and nine RBI’s for the Orioles. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Dean Kremer, who is 0-0 with a 5.06 ERA and a 0.75 WHIP over 5.1 innings pitched this year.
Pirates Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-2 this season and they have alternated wins and losses over their last five games. Pittsburgh won game two by a score of 5-4 in extra innings. The Pirates opened the season with a four game sweep over Miami and a series win over Washington. The Pittsburgh pitching staff has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .221 opponent batting average. The Pirates offense has scored 56 runs with a .270 batting average and a .362 on base percentage. Bryan Reynolds is batting .256 with one home run and nine RBI’s for the Pirates. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Marco Gonzales, who is 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 5.0 innings pitched this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts
- The Pirates have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last eight games following an extra innings win.
- The Pirates have led after 7 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last five day games at PNC Park.
Baltimore Orioles Team Facts
- The Orioles have won each of their last seven day games after going to extra innings.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games after going to extra innings.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as favorites.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Orioles have trailed after 7 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
Orioles vs Pirates Betting Prediction
Pittsburgh was able to get a dramatic win in extra innings on Saturday after blowing a 3-0 lead and they have started the season playing very well. The Pirates are 7-2 and they are looking for their third series win here. Baltimore has been strong to start the 2024 season as well, but their offense has gone cold at times. The Orioles are starting Dean Kremer, who allowed three earned runs over 5.1 innings against the Royals in his first start. The Pirates are starting Marco Gonzales, who allowed one earned run over 5.0 innings against Washington. I know Pittsburgh has looked very solid to open the season, but I can’t pass up the Orioles at this price. Take Baltimore here.