Philadelphia Phillies vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series on Friday. The Phillies, who currently hold the top spot in the NL East, will have Ranger Suarez on the mound, while the Orioles, who are in 2nd place in the AL East, will have Kyle Bradish pitching. This matchup will take place at Camden Yards in Baltimore, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 pm. Baltimore is favored to win, with an opening line of -127.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phillies +117 | Orioles -130

Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-184) | Orioles -1.5 (+161)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL East by a significant margin of 9.5 games, making them the biggest division-leading team in the majors. They currently have the best record in the National League, with only the New York Yankees having more wins overall. Despite splitting their first two games against the Red Sox in Fenway, Bryson Stott stood out with two RBIs in the second game, although the team ultimately lost 8-6. Stott, the team's shortstop, has five home runs, 34 RBIs, and a batting average of .248, while Alec Bohm, the third baseman, leads the team with a batting average of .286 and 52 RBIs. Bryce Harper leads the team in home runs with 15 and also has 42 RBIs and a batting average of .282. Kyle Schwarber, the leadoff hitter and DH, has 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. Left-hander Ranger Suarez has a strong record of 10-1, with an ERA of 1.81, and the team has won 4 out of his last 5 starts. With a power ranking of 4, the Phillies are ranked second in offense and defense, scoring an average of 5.10 points per game and allowing only 3.48 points against them. Overall, the team is 46-22 this season.