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Rockies vs. Orioles: Can Baltimore Secure a Series Opener Win Against Colorado?

The Colorado Rockies and the Baltimore Orioles are set to open a three-game series on Friday evening. Kyle Freeland will be starting for the Rockies and Dean Kremer will be starting for the Orioles. The Orioles had a 2-1 advantage over the Rockies in their previous series. Can the Orioles secure a convincing win to start off this series? Check out our Rockies vs. Orioles prediction for more insights. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting matchup!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +192 | Orioles -218
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-117) | Orioles -1.5 (-3)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 69%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies will have Kyle Freeland on the mound to start the upcoming series, with Freeland coming off a strong performance against Minnesota where he held them to one run in six innings. Despite a 2-10 record in 95.1 innings of work this season, Freeland has been solid in recent outings, conceding three or fewer runs in four of his last five starts. However, he has struggled in his career against the Orioles, giving up 10 runs in 10 innings.

The Rockies are beginning a road trip in this game, showing improvement in their recent games with wins against Minnesota and the Cardinals. Ryan McMahon has been a standout player with nine RBIs in his last 10 games, while Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman have been consistent contributors on offense. Ezequiel Tovar has also been productive at the plate. Despite their recent successes, the Rockies are struggling offensively, averaging 3.62 runs per game, and their pitching has been a major weakness, ranking last in the league with a 5.50 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles

Dean Kremer will be starting for the Baltimore Orioles on Friday evening, coming off a strong performance against the Rays. Despite a recent no-decision, Kremer has been consistently strong, with an ERA of 4.06 and a 1.25 WHIP on the season. The Orioles are returning home after a tough road trip and are likely to be trading veterans as they are out of contention for the wildcard. Jordan Westburg has been performing well with an .878 OPS in July, while veterans like Tyler O'Neil and Ramon Urias are looking to make an impact after returning from injury. The Orioles are struggling offensively, scoring an average of 4.07 runs per game, and their pitching staff has a 5.00 ERA, ranking them 26th in the league.

Colorado Rockies Face Uphill Battle on the Road as Baltimore Orioles Shine at Home

The Colorado Rockies have shown improvement in their performance this week, with a strong performance at home. However, their struggles on the road continue, as they have lost five out of their last six away games. With a disappointing record of 26 games below .500 on the road for the season, the Rockies face a significant challenge in maintaining their success away from home. In contrast, the Baltimore Orioles have a positive record of 3-2 in their last five home games. Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland has struggled against Baltimore in his career, allowing 10 runs in 10 innings pitched. On the other hand, Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer has been a standout performer in recent weeks, with five of his last six starts resulting in conceding zero or one run. Considering the Orioles' recent performance, it may be prudent to consider the run line bet, as four of their last five wins have been by two or more runs.

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