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Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 3, 2024 at 6:10 PM ET

Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

Article updated May 3, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Baltimore Orioles (19-11, 1st AL East) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (16-15, 3rd NL Central) in a three-game series starting on Friday. Baltimore just won

Game outlook

The Baltimore Orioles (19-11, 1st AL East) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (16-15, 3rd NL Central) in a three-game series starting on Friday. Baltimore just won three out of four games against the Yankees, while Cincinnati lost two out of three to the Padres in their last series. Cole Irvin (3.49 ERA) will start for the Orioles and Hunter Greene (3.63 ERA) will start for the Reds. The game will take place at 6:10 EST at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Baltimore is the betting favorite with the current line at -114.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -114 | Reds +100

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-160)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 53%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles recently had a successful four-game series against the New York Yankees, winning three out of the four games and outscoring their rivals by a margin of 13-6. This performance has put the Orioles in first place in the AL East, leading the Yankees by one game. In the final game of the series, key players like Ryan Mountcastle, Jordan Westburg, and Jorge Mateo contributed to a 7-2 win. Standout players for the Orioles include Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, and Ryan Mountcastle. Pitcher Cole Irvin, with a 2-1 record and recent strong performances, is set to start the next game. The Orioles have a power ranking of 6, are ranked 3 in offense, 10 in defense, and have a season record of 76-81. Take advantage of sportsbook offers with BetMGM by using code "WAWBET" for a chance to receive up to $1,500 in bonus bets.

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Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds recently returned home after a challenging road trip where they lost back-to-back series against the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres. Despite their struggles, the team looks to improve on their 9-7 home record in their upcoming series against Baltimore. Spencer Steer has been a standout player for the Reds, leading the team in RBIs and hitting four home runs. Elly De La Cruz, the star shortstop, leads the team in batting average and stolen bases. The team's lead-off hitter, Will Benson, has contributed with four home runs as well. Jeimer Candelario has shown power potential but has struggled with a lower batting average. Hunter Greene, the 24-year-old right-hander, has a 1-2 record and a 3.63 ERA with 42 strikeouts on the year. Despite their mixed performance, the Reds have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 8th for offense and 15th for defense in the league. Baltimore recently won two out of three matchups against Cincinnati. Sports betting promos for the upcoming games include odds boosts, bonus bets, first bet insurance, and deposit match offers.

Reds Favored to Win on Moneyline in Interleague Matchup Against Orioles

Choosing the Reds on the moneyline at even odds is the favorable decision in this scenario. Despite the Orioles' recent success against the Yankees, they may be overestimated in this upcoming interleague game. After giving their all to defeat the Yankees, Baltimore now faces a disadvantage with less rest compared to Cincinnati, who had a day off. The Reds also hold the advantage of a stronger starting pitcher in Hunter Greene, who has accumulated 42 strikeouts this season compared to Cole Irvin's 18. With Greene's impressive performance on the mound and Elly De La Cruz's current hot streak at the plate, the Reds are in a strong position to secure a victory in this first game of the series. It is advised to place a wager on the Reds to win on the moneyline.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Orioles vs Reds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Orioles vs Reds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Baltimore Orioles-115 → +101Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds+100 → -116Moved
  • Spread · Baltimore Orioles-1.5 (+135) → +1.5 (-195)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds+1.5 (-155) → -1.5 (+170)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Baltimore Orioles
76-81 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-03T10:23:02.412Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Baltimore Orioles defeated Cincinnati Reds 3-0

Baltimore Orioles defeated Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on May 3, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Baltimore Orioles' strongest period was the 7th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-195) spread, Baltimore Orioles covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -115Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -114Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -114Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -114Win
  • BooksworstnightmareTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss