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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Oakland Athletics in Sunday Matchup

In the final game of their three-game series, the Oakland Athletics (11-16) will be facing the Baltimore Orioles (16-9) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM ET, with Paul Blackburn (2-1, 2.03 ERA) starting for the Athletics and Albert Suarez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starting for the Orioles. Baltimore has a strong record of 7-3 in their last 10 games against Oakland. As of now, Baltimore is the betting favorite with opening odds of -176.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +157 | Orioles -176
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Orioles -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 64%.

Oakland vs Baltimore Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics are currently third in the AL West standings, three games behind second-placed Texas. They will be looking to cut into the defending champions' lead with a win on Sunday, which would give them their second road series win of the season. Unfortunately, their offensive stats are not impressive, with a .201 batting average that ranks 29th in the league. JJ Bleday leads the team with a .231 average, while Shea Langeliers leads with six home runs and 12 RBI. On the pitching side, they are giving up 3.89 runs per game, with opponents hitting .253 against them. Oakland will need a better effort from Blackburn in their upcoming game if they want to secure the win. Their power ranking is currently at 25, and they are ranked 29th in offense, 15th in defense, and have an 11-16 record this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles recently secured a win over the Minnesota Twins but faced a loss against the Oakland Athletics in the first game of their series. Currently tied for first place in the AL East, the Orioles aim to claim the outright division lead and extend pitcher Suarez's winning streak to three games with a victory on Sunday. Baltimore's offensive stats are impressive, with a batting average of .257 (seventh in the league) and a slugging percentage of .452 (second in the league). Adley Rutschman leads the team in batting average, while Gunnar Henderson leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Orioles are giving up an average of 3.92 runs per game, with opponents batting .236 against them. Suarez had a strong performance in his last outing, and a repeat performance is crucial for a win. The Orioles have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked #3 in offense and #21 in defense. In their last three matchups, Oakland has won two out of three games against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Expected to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Athletics

The Baltimore Orioles have been on a recent winning streak, securing victories in four of their last six games and four of their last five home games. Their offensive performance has been particularly impressive, with a total of 17 runs scored in their last three home games. Despite Oakland Athletics' pitcher Blackburn's solid performance on the mound, the Orioles are expected to excel offensively in this upcoming game. Blackburn has shown signs of struggle in recent starts, allowing seven runs in his last two outings, and giving up four runs in his most recent road start. On the other hand, the Athletics have had difficulty finding their offensive rhythm, scoring just nine runs in their last three road games. With a batting average of barely over .200 against right-handers, the Athletics are likely to continue facing challenges at the plate. Furthermore, Orioles' pitcher Suarez has demonstrated strong pitching performances, conceding zero runs in his first two starts. In their last meeting with the Athletics, Suarez allowed just two runs. Given these factors, it is recommended to bet on the Baltimore Orioles to cover the run line.

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