The Miami Marlins (43-57) and Baltimore Orioles (34-64) play the opener of a two-game interleague set Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Sandy Alcantara is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 5-9 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 over 119 2/3 innings across 20 starts.
Alcantara returns from the bereavement list to start for the first time since July 16. He allowed five runs (three earned) and four hits with three walks over three innings in a loss last time out at Philadelphia July 16.
RHP Spenser Watkins is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 and 4.4 BB/9 over 16 1/3 IP spanning 3 starts and 1 relief appearance.
Watkins easily had the finest outing of his career last time he worked July 19 at Tampa Bay allowing just one run, four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across six innings in a win.
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Marlins at Orioles odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Marlins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Orioles +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Marlins -1.5 (+135) | Orioles +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Prediction
Orioles 5, Marlins 3
Money line (ML)
The ORIOLES (+100) are a solid play at even-money against the Marlins (-120) in the opener of this quick interleague set. Alcantara might have a little rust after being away from the team for nearly two weeks.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
ORIOLES +1.5 (-160) are a decent play if you’re not feeling Baltimore straight up but would rather have a little bit of insurance instead. Watkins was impressive last time out for the O’s, and we’ll see if he can build upon that momentum against another Sunshine State foe.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 9 (-105) is worth a small-unit play as Alcantara and Watkins should be able to keep the bats of the opposition somewhat at bay. Yes, Alcantara is coming off a stressful time, and he could be a little rusty, but Watkins had a quality start last time out, and he was nearly untouchable. It will be interesting to see if he can do it again in another favorable matchup.
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