Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (3-9) and Baltimore Orioles (6-6) meet Thursday to close out a 4-gamer series. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Baltimore leads 2-1

Oakland took Wednesday’s game 8-4 after being outscored 17-9 Monday and Tuesday. The Athletics had scored just 28 R their first 10 games but have plated 16 in the last 2 days.

The Orioles have struggled defensively and on the mound; only 4 clubs have a higher team ERA than Baltimore’s 5.37 mark.

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Athletics at Orioles projected starters

RHP Adam Oller vs. LHP Cole Irvin

Oller (0-0, 4.66 ERA) is tabbed for his 1st start of the season. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 through 9 2/3 IP over 2 relief appearances.

  • Logged a 6.68 ERA across 14 games as a starter in his 2022 rookie season but posted a 4.79 ERA over his last 7 starts
  • Allowed 1 R on 2 H and 3 BB with 3 K across 5 IP in his last appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 7

Irvin (0-2, 9.35 ERA) is making his 3rd start. He has a 2.08 WHIP, 6.2 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 8 2/3 IP.

  • Has pitched around a .407 batting average on balls in play (BABIP)
  • Draws an easier foe after seeing the Boston Red Sox (5.67 runs per game) and New York Yankees (5.08 runs per game) in his first 2 starts

Athletics 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 8:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Athletics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Orioles -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-130) | Orioles -2.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Athletics at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

Neither bullpen has been any great shakes so far (Baltimore 4.20 ERA, Oakland 5.66 ERA), but the Orioles relievers have been hurt by a .326 BABIP.

The home nine has the edge on the mound — both starter and bullpen — and at the plate. The Athletics are just 1-5 on the road and this is a get-away day for them as they travel to Oakland after this game.

Peg the O’s as a 70% proposition, perhaps plus a point or 2. The current tag is a fair one, -220 or better brings good leverage into play. That takes a certain bankroll level for most players. Consider a play on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

The spread here brings some risk into play but the Orioles are worth the risk. Baltimore is 4-2 over its last 6 games against Oakland, and 4 wins have been by 3 or more runs.

On a warmed-up day in Baltimore — with a light breeze blowing out to right field — TAKE THE ORIOLES -2.5 (+105).

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Over/Under

Weather and A’s pitching says Over. Baltimore pitching says Under. We should say PASS.

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Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (2-7) open a 4-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (4-5) on Monday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of the 2023 season. The Athletics went 4-3 against the Orioles in 2022.

The Athletics lost 11-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, losing 11-0 for a 2nd straight game. Oakland has lost 4 consecutive games and was outscored 31-5 in its 3-game series against Tampa Bay over the weekend.

The Orioles were defeated by the New York Yankees 5-3 on Sunday. Baltimore has dropped 2 straight games and 3 of its last 4 contests.

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Athletics at Orioles projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

Sears (0-0, 5.79 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 8 H and 1 BB with 5 K through 4 2/3 IP in his debut against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday.

  • Tossed a career-high 98 pitches against the Guardians
  • Has allowed 2 ER or more in 6 of his last 7 appearances dating back to last season

Gibson (2-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 12 IP.

  • Gave up at least 2 ER and exactly 6 H in both starts this season
  • Boasts a 5-3 record with a 4.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 in 10 career starts vs. the Athletics

Athletics 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 9 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Orioles -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Orioles -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Athletics at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Orioles (-185) should come away with the win on Monday, but taking them at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.

Run line/Against the spread

ORIOLES -1.5 (+110) has solid value as the Athletics have struggled to keep games close this season. Oakland has lost by at least 2 runs in 6 of its 7 defeats so far.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup with how many runs the Athletics give up and the pitching matchup. Oakland has surrendered 6 or more runs in 7 of its first 9 games this season and Gibson has given up multiple runs in each of his first 2 starts.

The Athletics are 5-0-1 to the Over in their last 6 overall, while the Orioles are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against a left-handed pitcher.

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