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Baltimore Orioles to face Los Angeles Dodgers with Irvin on the mound, Flaherty starting for Dodgers

The Baltimore Orioles, currently second in the AL East with a 76-56 record, will have left-hander Cole Irvin (6-5, 4.82 ERA) on the mound. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 78-53 record, will start righty Jack Flaherty (10-5, 3.00 ERA). Irvin is coming off a no-decision against the Mets, while Flaherty is coming off a victory over the Mariners. The Dodgers are the betting favorite with the current line at Los Angeles -189.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +171 | Dodgers -189
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-124) | Dodgers -1.5 (+106)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 65%.

Baltimore vs Los Angeles Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are having a successful season offensively, ranking fifth in the majors with a .761 team OPS and scoring 4.98 runs per game. They are also second in baseball with 199 total home runs. Right fielder Anthony Santander has been a standout performer with impressive stats. On the other hand, pitcher Cole Irvin has struggled this season, ranking poorly in various statistical categories. Several key players are currently dealing with injuries, affecting the team's lineup. Despite this, the Orioles have a strong record of 74-55, ranking third in offense and 16th in defense.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing exceptionally well offensively, ranking third in the sport with a .765 team OPS and averaging 4.95 runs per game. First baseman Freddie Freeman has been a standout player with impressive statistics. Pitcher Jack Flaherty has been excelling on the mound, ranking highly in various pitching metrics. The team has unfortunately been dealing with several injuries, with multiple pitchers out of play. Despite their strong offense and defense rankings, the Dodgers suffered a recent loss against Baltimore, going 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Pitching and Offensive Stats Favor Baltimore Orioles for Run Line Cover Bet

There are differences in the performance of the starting pitchers in question. Cole Irvin has a record of 3-1 with a 4.83 ERA and a .261 batting average against in 41.0 innings on the road. In comparison, Jack Flaherty holds a record of 4-3 with a 3.60 ERA and a .246 opposing batting average in 55.0 innings in his nine home starts this year. Examining the performances of the two offenses over the past 13 games, the Baltimore Orioles are averaging 4.23 runs per game while the Los Angeles Dodgers are scoring 5.08 runs per game. Based on this analysis, the Baltimore Orioles are recommended as the better bet to cover the run line in this scenario.

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