Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians Battle for AL Record in Final Series of the Season
The Baltimore Orioles are looking to end the season with the best AL record against the Cleveland Guardians in a 4 game series. The Guardians have taken the first two
Game outlook
The Baltimore Orioles are looking to end the season with the best AL record against the Cleveland Guardians in a 4 game series. The Guardians have taken the first two matchups and the teams will face off one last time on Saturday before the matinee finale on Sunday. Both teams will be using proven starting pitchers and the Orioles are the betting favorites.
Game Info
When: Sunday, 9/24/2023 @ 1:40pm EST
Where: Progressive Field Stadium Orioles vs Guardians Betting Odds Moneyline: Orioles -107 | Guardians -104
Spread: Orioles 0 (-37) | Guardians 0 (+9)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 52%.
Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles are in the postseason, but without an All-Star closer, Felix Bautista, their bullpen is thinner than usual. Baltimore has a 96-59 record and in September they have been 4th in runs per game (5.86). Outside of drawing walks, the Orioles succeed in a lot of offensive categories: Ranking 6th in scoring average, Baltimore is batting .257 (6th), slugging .428 (9th), has 106 steals (83% success rate) and 180 home runs and a 13th lowest in strikeout rate. Kyle Gibson will start in an effort to add a win to the Orioles' record; however, in his last 8 starts he has given up at least 3 runs in 7.