The 2023 MLB season is right around the corner, with Opening Day on March 30. Ahead of the upcoming campaign, the Baltimore Orioles are a young squad looking to make some noise in the AL East.
The Orioles finished with an 83-79 record in 2022 and were only 3 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the final AL Wild Card. Baltimore called up IF Gunnar Henderson and C Adley Rutschman a season ago, and they’re expected to inherit expanded roles this year.
Following a positive season for the franchise in 2022, the Orioles went out and signed/traded for a few veteran players in the offseason. Those additions include IF Adam Frazier, C James McCann, RHP Kyle Gibson, and LHP Cole Irvin.
Let’s analyze the Baltimore Orioles’ World Series odds, along with their projected win total, playoff, division and AL odds as we make our expert MLB picks and predictions.
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Baltimore Orioles World Series odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 20 at 11:18 p.m. ET.
Odds: +5000 (bet $100 to win $5,000)
The Orioles are tied for the 10th lowest odds to win the World Series. The Houston Astros (+600), Los Angeles Dodgers (+700), New York Mets (+700), New York Yankees (+750), and San Diego Padres (+900) are the top 5 teams in odds to win it all.
Baltimore is tied with the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins, and Los Angeles Angels in World Series odds. The bottom 5 teams in odds to win the World Series are the Oakland Athletics (+40000), Washington Nationals (+30000), Pittsburgh Pirates (+20000), Cincinnati Reds (+20000), and Colorado Rockies (+10000).
The Orioles are likely a couple of years away from possible contention with the roster needing time to develop, so I would PASS on them to win the World Series in the upcoming season.
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Baltimore Orioles playoff odds
Will they make the playoffs: Yes +330 | No -450
The Orioles play in one of the most competitive divisions in baseball in the AL East, making their path to the playoffs even harder. Despite coming close to sneaking into the postseason in 2022, the team exceeded expectations.
Even though the lineup could show signs of life this season, the rotation leaves a lot to be desired for the Orioles. With the current roster, I would AVOID wagering on Baltimore making the playoffs in 2023.
Baltimore Orioles win total
Over/Under: 76.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)
Last season, the Orioles secured 83 wins and nearly clinched a playoff berth. While I expect a slight decrease in victories in 2023, I’ll side with OVER 76.5 (-140) wins for Baltimore, with the roster having some young, exciting contributors.
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To win AL East Division
- New York Yankees +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Toronto Blue Jays +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Tampa Bay Rays +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
- Baltimore Orioles +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
- Boston Red Sox +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
PASS.
Once again, the Orioles play in arguably the best division in baseball, and they have 20/1 odds to win the AL East this season. There are 3 teams with much better chances to secure the division crown in 2023, so betting on Baltimore doesn’t make sense here.
To win American League
Odds: +3000 (bet $100 to win $3,000)
Along with having the 10th lowest odds to win the World Series, the Orioles have the 4th lowest odds to win the AL. The 3 teams with worse odds than Baltimore are the Detroit Tigers (+5000), Kansas City Royals (+8000), and Athletics (+20000).
The AL has a handful of squads that appear to be legitimate contenders to win the league in 2023. Barring a drastic roster move, I’ll PASS on taking the Orioles to secure the AL this season.
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