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Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays (52-44) and the Baltimore Orioles (48-48) continue their 4-game series Tuesday at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rays vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tampa Bay leads 7-6

The Baltimore Orioles bullpen pitched 6 scoreless innings after RHP Austin Voth left before the 4th inning. The Tampa Bay Rays had 8 hits but left 10 men on base.

The Orioles pulled ahead in the 5th inning after 1B Ryan Mountcastle hit a single with the bases loaded to break the 1-1 tie.

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Rays at Orioles projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. RHP Spenser Watkins

McClanahan (10-3, 1.71 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 110 2/3 IP.

  • Leads MLB in WHIP
  • Opponent OPS has dropped month over month, sitting at .414 in July.
  • Allowed no ER, 4 H, 2 BB and struck out 7 over 4 1/3 vs. BAL April 8

Watkins (3-1, 3.93 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 52 2/3 IP.

  • Hasn’t allowed a home run in his past 5 starts.
  • Struggles at home, where he gives up a .832 OPS vs. .701 outside of Baltimore.
  • Last start vs. Tampa Bay May 22: 0.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, left game after being struck by a line drive in the 1st inning.

Rays at Orioles odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rays -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Orioles +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (-112) | Orioles +1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Rays at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 4, Orioles 3

Money line

LEAN RAYS (-190) – go easy because of the significant juice.

It’s not just the Tampa Bay Ray’s best pitcher that is taking the mound tonight against the Baltimore Orioles, McClanahan has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season.

Baltimore also posts the worst record in the AL East after a win, taking the following game less than 50% of the time. And the Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 when they allow 5 or more runs in their previous game.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Baltimore Orioles have been on a tear this season ATS. As an underdog in Camden Yards, they cover 75% of the time. And against the dominant AL East they cover in 63% of their games.

The market has come back on the Orioles from plus-money, if you think they have chance tonight, makes this bet a strong option. For those picking the Rays you should AVOID.

Over/Under.

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-107).

McClanahan has not given up more than 2 ER since April 30, and opponents are batting .141 in his past 3 starts. If you ignore his All-Star Game appearance McClanahan is tough to score against.

Also, Tampa Bay has hit the Under in 5 of the past 6 road games when facing a right-handed starter.

The flip side is true for Baltimore, in home games against a lefty starter, the Over has only hit once in their last 5 tries.

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Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (45-45) and the Tampa Bay Rays (50-40) continue their 3-game series Saturday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tampa Bay leads 6-4

The Orioles’ improbable winning streak ended at 10 last night in Tampa Bay. After taking a 2-0 lead, the Rays chipped away and finished the 6th inning with 3 straight doubles and a home run by PH Christian Bethancourt.

The Orioles nearly made a comeback when 3B Ramon Urias homered in the 8th inning, his second of the day, cutting the deficit to 1. Baltimore, however, couldn’t get a hit in the 9th and lost 5-4.

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Orioles at Rays projected starters

RHP Dean Kremer vs. LHP Ryan Yarbrough

Kremer (3-1, 2.15 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 37 2/3 IP.

  • Pitched 6 innings and gave up 0 runs in his last game against Tampa Bay.
  • Hasn’t given up a home run outside of Camden Yards this year.

Yarbrough (0-4, 5.82 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 34 IP.

  • Activated after 3 weeks on the injured list for groin tightness
  • His last start was the worst of the season, giving up 6 R, 8 H, and 0 SO in 1 2/3 IP.

Orioles at Rays odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Orioles +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Rays -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-205) | Rays -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Orioles at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Rays 3

Money line

LEAN ORIOLES (+102)

Kremer has been on a tear lately. He has posted a 1.62 ERA with just a .306 SLG against him in his past 6 starts.

On the flip side, Yarbrough has struggled in 2022. He will need more than the 3 runs of support he usually gets for the Rays to win.

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Run line/Against the spread

The past 5 games between the Orioles and Rays have been 1-run games. And the Orioles feast on the run line. They cover 64% of the time, which leads MLB.

The Orioles’ RL is too expensive, but they have the edge in starting pitching. Let’s LEAN ORIOLES +0.5 (-140) FIRST 5 INNINGS, which will give us a cushion in the event of a tie.

Over/Under.

After a loss, the Orioles hit the Under 58% of the time. And the Rays hold the 3rd-best Under rate in MLB when playing divisional opponents at 59%.

But the line is just 7.5, and Yarbrough alone has a 7.24 ERA in his past 3 starts. The Orioles may hit this line alone if Yarbrough can’t turn things around.

PASS

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Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The red-hot Baltimore Orioles (45-44) roll into Tropicana Field Friday to start a 3-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays (49-40) at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Rays nickname odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Baltimore has won 10 straight and has played its way into contention for the 3rd and final AL wild-card seed.

Tampa is 6-4 overall in the last 10 and finished off a 4-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 5-4 home win Thursday.

The Rays lead the season series with the Orioles 5-4 with a plus-12 run differential in those meetings.

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Orioles at Rays projected starters

RHP Tyler Wells vs. RHP Luis Patino 

Wells is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 79 2/3 IP over 17 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in Baltimore’s 5-4 home win vs. the Los Angeles Angels Friday with 4 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 HR, 2 BB and 3 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Rays: 0-1 with a 9.95 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 5 H, 2 HR, 4 BB and 6 K in 2 starts.

Patino (0-1, 13.50 ERA) has pitched just 2/3 IP this season, allowing just 1 ER with 0 BB and 0 K against the Oakland Athletics April 11

  • 2021 vs. the Orioles: One start, a no-decision in Tampa’s 13-6 win in Baltimore May 18 with 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 6 K.
  • 2021 home splits: 3-2 with a 3.14 ERA (43 IP, 15 ER), 1.12 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 in 9 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Orioles at Rays odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:43 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Orioles +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rays -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-205) | Rays -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Orioles at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Rays 1

Money line

BET 1 unit on the red-hot ORIOLES (+105) because as a fade against 84% of the money coming into Tipico Sportsbook on the Rays (-130).

Also, Wells has sensational advanced pitching numbers against the Rays and Baltimore’s bullpen is slightly more reliable than Tampa’s.

Wells has a 33.3% K-rate in 30 plate appearances vs. active Rays hitters with a .100/.154/.114 expected batting average, wOBA and slugging percentage slash line and an 81.2 mph exit velocity, according to Statcast.

Finally, Baltimore’s bullpen has a better WAR (4.4-1.5), FIP (4.03-3.62) and home run per 9-inning rate (1.12-0.82) than the Rays, per FanGraphs.

BET the ORIOLES (+105).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Orioles +1.5 (-205) are too expensive but appropriately priced considering they are 52-27 RL as underdogs whereas the Rays -1.5 (+165) are 21-37 RL as favorites.

Over/Under

BET a half-unit on the UNDER 7.5 (-120) since Baltimore’s ML is my favorite look in this game.

But, there’s a “Pros vs. Joe’s” scenario shaping the betting market with nearly two-thirds of the money on the Under while more than 60% of the bets placed are on the Over, per Pregame.com. Since professionals wager a lot more dough than your average Joe, following the money is the sharp play.

More importantly, I’d argue both ballclubs’ pitching staffs play more of a role in their winning records than the lineups.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-112).

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Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (44-44) and Chicago Cubs (34-53) meet Wednesday to cap off a 2-game interleague set at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 2-0. The teams will make up a rained-out game at Balitmore from June 8 on Aug. 18.

The Orioles arrived in Chicago with an 8-game win streak in tow. Baltimore won Tuesday’s game 4-2 and is now 20-11 over its last 31 games. The 9-game win streak is Baltimore’s longest since 1999.

The Cubs are an inverse 11-20 over their last 31. Albeit in close games — all by 1 or 2 runs — Chicago has lost 5 in a row.

Orioles at Cubs projected starters

RHP Spenser Watkins vs. LHP Justin Steele

Watkins (2-1, 4.15 ERA) has logged a 1.38 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 47 2/3 IP in 12 starts.

  • Owns a 1.02 ERA, 0.85 WHIP since returning from a forearm injury June 25.
  • Is a fly-ball pitcher who has benefited from a low 7.7% rate of such hits leaving the yard.

Steele (3-5, 4.13 ERA) is tabbed for his 17th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.

  • Has yielded 2 runs or less in 5 of his last 6 starts. Owns a 2.72 ERA over that stretch (1.88 at Wrigley).
  • Being activated from the Paternity List for this start. Last pitched July 4 at Milwaukee (6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 4 BB and 9 K).

Orioles at Cubs odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:27 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Cubs -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Orioles +1.5 (-180) | Cubs -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Orioles at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 4, Orioles 3

Money line

Peg Baltimore as being a bit overrated right now and a Cubs relief corps being due for better days.

Watkins has been buoyed by a low .277 batting average on balls in play to go alongside his low rate of home runs. he’s a fly-ball pitcher and that plays into a Chicago strength.

Steele has had to negotiate the traffic of a .313 BABIP and a low 68% left-on-base rate. The Cubs own a .762 OPS in their last 13 games and an .889 mark in their last 6 at home.

TAKE CHICAGO (-145).

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Run line/Against the spread

With leans on the home side and the Under, PASS on getting Chicago by on the run line.

Over/Under

The Cubs bullpen zags against its surface numbers (4.45 ERA heading into the series) and puts a green check in the Under column.

Baltimore’s recent run production isn’t fully supported by a strong OPS. On a cooled-off evening with an inward breeze in the forecast, BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-122).

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Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (43-44) and Chicago Cubs (34-52) meet Tuesday on Chicago’s North Side for the opening of a 2-game interleague set at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 1-0.

The Orioles arrive in Chicago with an 8-game win streak in tow. Baltimore is 19-11 over its last 30 games.

The Cubs are an inverse 11-19 over their last 30. Albeit in close games — all by 1 or 2 runs — Chicago has lost 4 in a row.

Orioles at Cubs projected starters

RHP Jordan Lyles vs. RHP Adrian Sampson

Lyles (5-7, 4.50 ERA) is tabbed for his 18th start of the season. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 98 IP.

  • Has fared much better at home than on the road. Owns a 2.72 ERA at Camden Yards and a 5.89 mark abroad.
  • Typically gets fairly deep into games. Has given the O’s 6 IP or more in 4 straight starts.

Sampson (0-0, 2.91 ERA) owns a 1.02 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 21 2/3 IP across 3 starts and 2 relief appearances.

  • Coming off yielding 1 run in 5 2/3 IP at the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.
  • Has allowed 7 ER in 16 IP as a starter this season.
  • Has logged a 4.93 career ERA with starts accounting for half of his 56 games.

Orioles at Cubs odds and lines

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  • Money line: Orioles +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Cubs -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Orioles +1.5 (-200) | Cubs -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Orioles at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 4, Orioles 3

Money line

Leaning into streaks of 3-plus games either way is sometimes best done in small doses, so consider a partial-unit play on Chicago.

Its a play angling into Baltimore being a bit overrated right now and a Cubs relief corps being due for better days.

TAKE CHICAGO (-120) but pass if this tag gets any heavier.

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Run line/Against the spread

Avoid the hefty juice toll: PASS.

Over/Under

Both clubs carry in some mixed signals when it comes to runs scored and allowed. The Cubs bullpen zags against its surface numbers (4.45 ERA) and puts a green check in the Under column.

Baltimore’s recent run production isn’t fully supported by a strong OPS. The Orioles are coming off an undefeated home stand that saw them bat .344 (with a .489 batting average on balls in play) with runners in scoring position.

BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (+105).

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Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (38-46) meet the Baltimore Orioles (40-44) Friday for the 2nd of their 4-game series in Oriole Park at Camden Yards with the 1st pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Baltimore won Thursday’s series opener 4-1 and held L.A. sluggers Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to a combined 0-for-7. The Orioles are on a 5-game winning streak and 6-4 straight up (SU) in their last 10 games.

L.A. is just 4-6 SU in the last 10 and is 4th in the AL West, 17 games behind the Houston Astros.

The Orioles lead the season series with the Angels 3-1 and Baltimore has a plus-5 run differential in those meetings.

Angels at Orioles projected starters

LHP Reid Detmers vs. RHP Tyler Wells 

Detmers is 2-3 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 58 IP over 12 starts. He was optioned to the minor leagues but is filling in for an injured Angels SP Michael Lorenzen.

  • Last start: No-decision in L.A.’s 12-11 home loss to the Kansas City Royals June 21 with 5 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 HR, 2 BB and 6 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Orioles: One start, a 5-3 home loss April 22 with 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 4 K.

Wells is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 75 2/3 IP over 16 starts.

  • Last start: Won 3-1 Wednesday at the Minnesota Twins with 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 7 K.
  • Has 2-0 record with a 2.20 ERA in 6 home starts.

Angels at Orioles odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:29 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Angels +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Orioles -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-180) | Orioles -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Angels at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Angels 3

Money line

BET ORIOLES (-140) to win 1 unit because they are 14-14 SU vs. left-handed starters and have a significant pitching edge over the Angels (+115) and the presumed sharp side of the market is backing Baltimore.

Detmers grades in the 34th percentile or worse in hard-hit rate, expected ERA, K%, exit velocity and chase rate according to Statcast while Wells grades in the 61st percentile or better in all of those metrics.

Also, Baltimore’s bullpen outranks L.A.’s in FIP (4.29-3.66), contact rate, swing-and-miss rates and home runs allowed per 9 innings (1.31-0.82), according to FanGraphs.

Finally, the public is split on this game but nearly three-fourths of the money is on the Orioles per Pregame.com. It appears that the professionals are staking Baltimore while the public is slightly intrigued by L.A.’s star power.

BET the ORIOLES (-140).

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Run line/Against the spread

SPRINKLE on the ORIOLES -1.5 (+145) since it’s a chunky payout, Baltimore is an MLB’s best 53-31 RL and 5-4 RL as favorites and the Angels +1.5 (-180) are 6-15 RL as road underdogs.

Over/Under

PASS because I have a stronger read on Baltimore’s ML and RL and the situational O/U trends don’t provide much of a clue.

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Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (38-45) open a 4-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (39-44) Thursday. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.  Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Orioles lead 2-1

The Angels ended a 4-game losing streak with Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins.

The Orioles come into the series on a 4-game winning streak, the last 3 each  decided by 1 run.

Angels at Orioles projected starters

RHP Chase Silseth vs. RHP Jordan Lyles

Silseth (1-2, 5.23 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 20 2/3 IP.

  • First start since being called back up was June 28 vs. the Chicago White Sox: 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB with a season-high 6 K.
  • In 7 starts at Double-A this season he has a 1.75 ERA and 11.8 K/9 in 36 IP.

Lyles (4-7, 4.70 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 92 IP.

  • Coming off one of his best outings of the season Saturday vs. the Minnesota Twins: 6 1/3 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB and 7 K.
  • Has a 2.92 ERA and no HR allowed in 37 IP at home, compared to a 5.89 mark and 12 HR in 55 IP on the road.

Angels at Orioles odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Angels -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Orioles -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+145) | Orioles +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Angels at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Orioles 4

Money line

Lyles has had success at home this season, but there has been a lot of luck involved in not allowing any home runs in those 6 starts. The Angel bats have been pretty quiet in a recent stretch against some tough pitching, but they should get to Lyles Thursday. Back the ANGELS -108.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Angel offense hasn’t been doing enough to recommend a play on them winning by multiple runs. On the other side, Lyles brings some blowup risk to the table so laying -180 on them keeping it close is a risky proposition. PASS.

Over/Under

The under has been hitting lately for both of these teams, coming in at 12-4 in Baltimore’s last 16 contests and 15-5-2 in the last 22 for the Angels. That being said, both of these pitchers own some pretty soft skills and we’re likely to see some runs in this one. A small play on OVER 8.5 (-130) is the side to take.

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Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (37-42) and Baltimore Orioles (38-44) meet Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. ET to close out a 3-game series at Camden Yards. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 2-0.

The Rangers have dropped a pair of 1-run, 10-inning affairs in this series. Texas is closing out a 9-game road trip that has thus far seen the club go 3-5. The Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games.

The Orioles have won 3 in a row. They are 5-2 in their last 7 games at Camden Yards and are now 3 games over-.500 (20-17) in their home park. Baltimore hasn’t filed an over-.500 season at home since 2017.

Rangers at Orioles projected starters

RHP Glenn Otto, Jr. vs. RHP Spenser Watkins

Otto (4-4, 5.63 ERA) has made 10 starts in 2022. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 46 1/3 IP.

  • Has walked 14 batters in his last 17 IP.
  • Has allowed 10 runs in 6 IP since returning from a June stay on the COVID-19 list.

Watkins (1-1, 4.61 ERA) has registered a 1.49 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 through 41 IP in 10 starts.

  • Was shelled in 4 starts in May, but a forearm injury and some subsequent outings in the minors looks to have reset his season. Has allowed 1 ER in 11 IP in 2 starts since returning June 25.
  • Pitched 54 2/3 IP for the Orioles in 2021 and recorded an 8.07 ERA, 1.70 WHIP.

Rangers at Orioles odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:01 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers -110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Orioles -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Rangers -1.5 (+140) | Orioles +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Rangers at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Orioles 4

Money line

TAKE TEXAS (-110). 

The Rangers are undervalued by a 4-16 mark in 1-run games. They are a sneaky 30-28 with a plus-21 run differential since May 1.

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Run line/Against the spread

Consider backing the Rangers — half and half — on both the money and run lines: TEXAS -1.5 (+140) is a solid play in a high-total run environment.

Over/Under

Fatigued bullpens, the starter matchup and a hot, humid night in Baltimore spells a high total. But at 9.5 runs, only a discount price (-107 perhaps?) should trigger any action. Otherwise, PASS.

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Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles  (35-44) and Minnesota Twins (45-36) finish their 3-game series Sunday at Target Field with 1st pitch at 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Twins lead 4-2.

Minnesota became the first AL team to have back-to-back walk-off losses followed by back-to-back walk-off wins. Saturday’s 4-3 win came on a Jose Miranda single. Friday’s 3-2 win also featured a 2-run 9th-inning rally.

The Orioles have not been swept in a series since May and they will need a strong outing to prevent it Sunday. Baltimore’s pitchers have been surprisingly good in the first 2 games of this series. RHP Spenser Watkins  gave up 1 run in 6 IP Friday and RHP Jordan Lyles gave up 1 run in 6.1 IP Saturday.

The Twins, who are 25-17 at home, have struggled to generate offense and will face a tough matchup in the finale.

Orioles at Twins projected starters

RHP Tyler Wells vs. LHP Devin Smeltzer

Wells (6-4, 3.23 ERA) will make his 16th start this season. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 69 2/3 IP.

  • Last start against the Twins: No-decision with 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K in a 2-1 loss May 2.
  • Has a 5-1 record with 2.19 ERA in his  last 7 starts.

Smeltzer (4-1, 2.86 ERA) to make his 10th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 50 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision in 3-2 loss at Cleveland June 28 with 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 K.
  • His 2.86 is lowest ERA in his 4-year career

Orioles at Twins odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 1:28 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Orioles +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Home -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-140) | Twins -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: -105)

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Orioles at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Twins 4

Money line

LEAN ORIOLES (+145)

The Orioles have played their best baseball against the AL Central going 5-2 in their last 7. They also play much better against left-handed starters, where they bat .291 when they put the ball in play.

Earlier this season they prevented the Twins from winning 3 in a row by scoring 9 runs of 12 hits. And now they are bringing in their best pitcher in Wells.

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Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ORIOLES +1.5 (-140)

If we are betting Baltimore to win then the +1.5 insurance is a no-brainer. The Orioles have covered in every game this series, and should have won both outright. They now cover 63.3% of the time this season.

Over/Under

Both pitchers have low strikeout percentages — Wells at 15.5% and Smeltzer at 15.8%. Both are career lows so expect the OVER (-130), especially since the Twins and Orioles are in the top half of extra-base percentage. Also the Over has hit in each of the last 5 home games for the Twins when the total is set between 7.0-8.5.

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Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (35-43) and Minnesota Twins (44-36) continue their 3-game series Saturday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Twins lead 3-2

Minnesota took Friday’s opener 3-2 thanks to CF Byron Buxton’s walk-off, 2-run homer in the bottom of the 9th. The two clubs split a 4-game series in Baltimore May 2-5.

Until Baltimore lost 2 of 3 at Seattle Monday through Wednesday, the O’s hadn’t lost a series since June 5, going 3-0-3 in 6 series. The run included a 1-game series win vs. the Chicago Cubs (the 2nd game was postponed by rain).

The Orioles have had trouble on the road where they own a meager .395 win percentage at 17-26. RHP Spenser Watkins, Friday’s starter, gave up 1 run in 6 IP but came away without a decision.

With Friday’s dramatic victory, Minnesota turned the tables after losing back-to-back games at Cleveland on walk-off homers Wednesday and Thursday. The Twins, who are 24-17 at home, have been riding their starting pitchers, who have allowed more than 3 runs just once in the past 10 games.

Orioles at Twins projected starters

RHP Jordan Lyles vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Lyles (4-7, 4.94 ERA) makes his 16th start this season. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 85 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Loss, 7 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-3 setback at the Chicago White Sox June 26
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 4.76 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 6 ER) in 2 starts, including a no-decision last season (5 IP, 3 ER)
  • Tied with Toronto’s Jose Berrios, formerly of the Twins, for the most hits (97) allowed in the American League

Gray (4-1, 2.17 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 49 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 11-1 rout at Cleveland June 27
  • Career vs. Orioles: 6-5, 4.53 ERA (57 2/3 ER, 29 ER) in 11 starts – last faced O’s in 2018 when he went 4-1 in 5 outings
  • 2.17 is lowest ERA in his 10-year career
  • Walked just 1 batter in last 3 starts after brief stint on injured list

Orioles at Twins odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:54 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Orioles +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Twins -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-112) | Twins -1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Orioles at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Orioles 3

Money line

LEAN TWINS (-230) – but don’t bet more than 1.5 units. At this -230 price, BET 1.495 UNITS to PROFIT 0.65 UNITS.

It’s definitely more expensive than I like, but Gray is Minnesota’s best pitcher in the rotation. Plus, the Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

The Twins also have IF/DH Luis Arraez, who leads the AL in batting average (.343) and on-base percentage (.421). On top of that, the left-hand hitting Arraez is batting .373 with a .453 OBP against right-handed starters.

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Run line/Against the spread

Although Minnesota is the better team on paper, Baltimore covers a league-best 62.8% against the run line, going 49-29.

AVOID these lines unless you like the Orioles +1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (+105)

The O/U line is a bit high. The Orioles hit the Under in 9 of their last 11 games, including cashing Under tickets the last 3 times the line was 8.5.

As for the Twins, the Under is 3-7 in their last 10 games. Plus, Gray has been dominant lately.

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