Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Interleague play in the MLB starts early this season with the Baltimore Orioles (4-2) facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-1) on Friday. The Orioles are coming off a series win against the Royals, while the Pirates just won their series against the Nationals. Grayson Rodriguez will be starting for the Orioles with an ERA of 1.5, while Jared Jones will be on the mound for the Pirates with an ERA of 4.76. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:15 EST from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, with the Orioles opening as the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -141 | Pirates +120

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+120) | Pirates +1.5 (-140)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 59%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles had a strong start to the season, scoring 24 runs in their first two games but saw a drop in offensive production in the following four games, scoring only 12 runs. Despite this, they managed to win both of their opening series against the Angels and the Royals. Their next game will be their first road game in Pittsburgh. In their last game, catcher James McCann hit a go-ahead single in the 9th inning to secure a victory against the Royals. Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle have been key players on offense, with Rutschman leading the team in hits and RBIs, while Mountcastle has been productive with seven RBIs. Anthony Santander leads the team in home runs and RBIs. Gunnar Henderson has been consistent as their leadoff man. Grayson Rodriguez had a strong outing in his first matchup of the season, earning a win with a stellar pitching performance. The Orioles are currently ranked 5th in offense, 9th in defense, and have a record of 4-2 for the season, with a power ranking of 6.