The Baltimore Orioles (31-39) open a 10-game road trip Thursday starting with the 1st of a 4-game series against the Chicago White Sox (33-34). First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
This is the first matchup of the season between the teams. The White Sox swept the Orioles 7-0 last season, outscoring them 45-16 in the 7 games.
The Orioles are coming off a 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals Wednesday to give them a 2-game split at home. They are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
The White Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 Wednesday, but took 2 of 3 games in the road series. They have won 6 of their last 10 games.
Orioles at White Sox projected starters
RHP Dean Kremer vs. RHP Johnny Cueto
Kremer (1-1, 2.35 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 4 BB and 10 K in 15 1/3 IP.
- Missed the first 2 months of the season with an oblique injury.
- Last start: No-decision in Baltimore’s 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays June 17 with 6 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB and 5 K.
Cueto (1-3, 2.95 ERA) makes his 7th start in 8 appearances. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 42 2/3 IP.
- Picked up his 1st win of the season in 7-0 victory over Houston Astros June 18 with 7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB and 5 K.
- Has allowed 3 or more runs in each of his last 4 appearances.
Orioles at White Sox 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 10:19 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Orioles +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | White Sox -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-160) | White Sox -1.5 (+130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Orioles at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 4, Orioles 3
Money line
The Orioles’ 13 road wins this season are tied for the second-fewest in baseball. They are 13-22 on the road. However, they are 8-8 in their last 16 road games.
The White Sox are below .500 at home at 15-18. They have won 2 of their last 3 home games, but are 6-8 in their last 14.
I LEAN WHITE SOX (-160).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Orioles actually have the best ATS record in all of baseball. They are 43-27 ATS overall this season. They are 18-17 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in 9 of their last 11 games.
The White Sox are 32-35 ATS overall and 12-21 ATS at home, tied for the 2nd-worst mark in the majors.
Take the ORIOLES +1.5 (-160).
Over/Under
Two of Kremer’s 3 starts have been under 10 runs. Five of Cueto’s 7 appearances have had fewer than 10 runs.
Four of the last 5 games for Baltimore have had 9 or fewer runs.
Ten of the White Sox’ last 13 games have had 10 or more runs.
I LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-135).
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