Baltimore Orioles vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals will be looking to secure a series win against the Baltimore Orioles in the final game of their three-game interleague series at Busch Stadium on
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals will be looking to secure a series win against the Baltimore Orioles in the final game of their three-game interleague series at Busch Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Starting pitchers for the matchup will be Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals and John Means for the Orioles. Although the teams have split their last 10 meetings, Baltimore is currently the betting favorite with a -137 opening line. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Orioles -137 | Cardinals +125
Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+117) | Cardinals +1.5 (-139)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 58%.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are currently in second place in the AL East standings, trailing the Yankees by two games. They are looking to avoid falling further behind their rivals with a win on Wednesday. Baltimore's offense is averaging 4.98 runs per game with a .244 batting average, while their pitching has been solid, giving up 3.36 runs per game with a .220 opponents' batting average. With a power ranking of 5, the Orioles are ranked 4th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a record of 76-81 this season. Key players for the Orioles include Adley Rutschman with a .304 batting average, Gunnar Henderson with 16 home runs and 34 RBI, and solid pitching from Means. They will need a strong performance from Means to secure a win in Wednesday's game.