Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Baltimore Orioles will be looking to secure a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their three-game interleague series on Sunday afternoon at
Game outlook
The Baltimore Orioles will be looking to secure a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their three-game interleague series on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. Dean Kremer will start for the Orioles with a 0-0 record and 5.06 ERA, while Marco Gonzales will take the mound for the Pirates with a 0-0 record and 1.80 ERA. Baltimore holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Orioles are favored to win with a betting line of -123. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Orioles -123 | Pirates +108
Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+140) | Pirates +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 55%.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are coming off two consecutive wins after a loss to Kansas City in the second game of their series. They are looking to continue their momentum with a win over the Pirates, which would mark their third straight win and series win. Baltimore is currently averaging 5.86 runs per game and has a .245 batting average, ranking 14th in the league. Their pitching has been strong, giving up 3.14 runs per game with a .209 opponent batting average, ranking fifth. Adley Rutschman leads the team with a .346 batting average, while Cedric Mullins has two home runs and Anthony Santander has nine RBI. In their last game, Kremer gave up three hits and three runs in 5.1 innings, resulting in a 6-4 win over Kansas City. Austin Hays is questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 6, the Orioles are ranked 7th in offense, 10th in defense, and have a 76-81 record this season.