Oakland A's at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions
The Oakland A’s (10-16) and Baltimore Orioles (16-8) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 6 of 7 in 2023
The A’s improved to 2-5 on their 10-game road trip after winning 3-1 in New York Thursday night. They continue to struggle scoring and it's been 8 games since Oakland produced more than 3 runs. LF Tyler Nevin and SS Nick Allen homered and LHP Alex Wood allowed 1 run in 5 2/3 innings to earn his 1st victory of the season.
Baltimore finished their 6-game road trip 4-2 after a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon. SS Gunnar Henderson carried the Orioles, going 3-for-3 with a HR, a double, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored. RHP Dean Kremer struck out 10 Angels in 5 1/3 IP to earn his 1st win.
A’s at Orioles projected starters
RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Corbin Burnes
Stripling (0-5, 5.34 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 loss at Cleveland Guardians Saturday
- Career vs Orioles: 1-0, 3.86 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 8 ER) in 6 games (3 starts)
Burnes (3-0, 2.41 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 29 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 9-7 win at the Kansas City Royals
- 2024 home stats: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 5 ER) and a 1.08 WHIP in 3 starts
- First start vs the A's
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A’s at Orioles odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): A’s +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Orioles -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+105) | Orioles -1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
A’s at Orioles picks and predictions
Prediction
Orioles 5, Athletics 1
Moneyline.
PASS.
I love the Orioles (-275) to start this series on a high note coming home after a long road trip. I'm just not going to pay nearly 3 units to win 1, I'll pay less juice on the run line.
Run line/Against the spread
BET ORIOLES -1.5 (-125).
Baltimore has won -- and covered -- each of their last 4 games at Camden Yards, averaging 7 runs per game over that stretch. They are also 11-4 against right-handed pitchers this season.
The A's have really struggled against right-handed pitching, hitting .200 for the season and going 7-11. Oakland is also 2-5 against the AL East.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).
The Orioles traded for their ace Burnes this offseason and he's been everything they've wanted and more. He's allowed 1, 2, 1, 2, and 3 runs in his 5 starts this season. This A's lineup which is already struggling to score runs will have their work cut out for them on Friday night.
Despite being 0-5, Stripling has not pitched as bad as his record would indicate. Baltimore's bats have not been as dynamic against right-handed pitching, which is why I believe they are held to 5 runs or less on Friday.
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