Baltimore Orioles vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an interleague series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies, RHP Albert Suarez (6-4, 3.18 ERA) will take the mound for the Orioles while LHP Austin Gomber (4-9, 4.70 ERA) will start for the Rockies. Baltimore, currently second in the AL East, is just one game back in their division. Colorado, fifth in the NL West, is a game and a half ahead of Miami. The first pitch is scheduled for around 8:40 EST at Coors Field. Baltimore opens as the betting favorite at -168, with the current line at Baltimore -132.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -132 | Rockies +119

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+105) | Rockies +1.5 (-122)

Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)

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

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently engaged in a tight division battle as they approach the final month of the season. The offense has been performing well, scoring 665 runs through 134 games, the second most in the American League. However, the team has struggled recently, hitting just .207 over the past half month but managing to score 55 runs in over 13 games. Third baseman Ramon Urias has been a standout player, hitting safely in five straight games and driving in seven runs in his three previous games. On the pitching side, the team has a 3.92 team ERA, ranking eighth in the American League. The starters have a record of 51-38 with a 3.86 ERA. Suarez has particularly excelled in August, with a 1-0 record and a 0.77 ERA in his four starts. The bullpen has a 4.03 ERA with Yennier Cano standing out with 31 holds this season. Injuries have affected the team, with 1B Ryan Mountcastle hitting the 10-day IL due to a sprained wrist. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 17 and is ranked #3 in offense, #15 in defense, and has a record of 77-58 for the season.