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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

On Wednesday, a clash of AL East rivals is on the schedule, with the Baltimore Orioles (6-10) visiting the New York Yankees (10-6) at 7:05 PM ET. The Yankees are favored (-252 moneyline odds) when they host the Orioles (+209). The Yankees will start …

On Wednesday, a clash of AL East rivals is on the schedule, with the Baltimore Orioles (6-10) visiting the New York Yankees (10-6) at 7:05 PM ET.

The Yankees are favored (-252 moneyline odds) when they host the Orioles (+209). The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery (0-1) versus the Orioles and Tyler Wells (0-2).

To prepare for the Yankees vs. Orioles matchup, here is what you need to prepare for Wednesday’s baseball action.

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Yankees (-252, bet $252 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+209, bet $100 to win $209)
  • Over/under: 8

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • New York has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -252.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 71.6% chance of a victory for the Yankees.
  • Games involving New York have gone over the total set by bookmakers in five of 15 chances this season.
  • In 15 games with a spread this season, the Yankees are 7-8-0 ATS.

Jordan Montgomery (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • The Yankees will hand the ball to Montgomery (0-1) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 2.51, a 2.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.047.
  • The Orioles are batting .211 this season, 24th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .294 (29th in the league) with six home runs.
  • The left-hander has faced the Orioles one time this season, allowing them to go 3-for-17 in five innings.

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees’ 17 home runs rank ninth in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Yankees combine for a team rank 14th of in the majors with a .380 team slugging percentage.
  • New York’s .235 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.
  • The Yankees rank 24th in the league with 58 total runs scored this season.
  • New York has an OBP of .314 this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Yankees have shown patience at the plate this season with the 10th-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been victorious in six, or 37.5%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Baltimore has played as an underdog of +209 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
  • The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 32.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Baltimore and their opponents have gone over in three of their 16 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Orioles have posted a record of 10-6-0 against the spread this season.

Tyler Wells (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • Wells makes the start for the Orioles, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and six strikeouts in eight innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Thursday, the righty tossed 2 1/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 6.75, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are batting .344 against him.
  • The opposing Yankees offense has the 14th-ranked slugging percentage (.380) and ranks ninth in home runs hit (17) in all of MLB. They have a collective .235 batting average, and are 19th in the league with 123 total hits and 24th in MLB play scoring 58 runs.
  • Wells has a 0.00 ERA and a 1.250 WHIP against the Yankees this season in four innings pitched, allowing a .231 batting average over one appearance.

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles have hit six home runs this season, the lowest total in baseball.
  • So far this season, the Orioles have the second-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.294).
  • Baltimore has the 24th-ranked batting average in the majors (.211).
  • The Orioles score the fewest runs in baseball (44 total, 2.8 per game).
  • Baltimore is 20th in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Orioles’ 10.1 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

Two clubs in the AL East – the New York Yankees (10-6) and the Baltimore Orioles (6-10) – meet on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, at Yankee Stadium. The Orioles are a heavy road underdog (+235) at the Yankees (-300). The New York Yankees will give the start …

Two clubs in the AL East — the New York Yankees (10-6) and the Baltimore Orioles (6-10) — meet on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, at Yankee Stadium.

The Orioles are a heavy road underdog (+235) at the Yankees (-300). The New York Yankees will give the start to Luis Severino (1-0, 3.52 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Orioles will counter with Jordan Lyles (1-1, 3.52).

The Yankees won 10-2 over the Guardians Tuesday in their most recent game. DJ LeMahieu finished 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Gerrit Cole was picked up the victory after throwing 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out nine.

The Orioles were defeated by the Angels 7-6 Tuesday. Trey Mancini went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the defeat, while Mike Baumann took the loss on the mound, pitching 1 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out one.

Ahead of watching this Yankees vs. Orioles matchup, here is what you need to know about Tuesday’s action on the diamond.

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Yankees (-300, bet $300 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+235, bet $100 to win $235)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • New York has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -300 odds on them winning this game.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Yankees, based on the moneyline, is 75%.
  • So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 15 games with a total.
  • The Yankees are 7-8-0 ATS in their 15 games with a spread this season.

Luis Severino (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • The Yankees will hand the ball to Severino (1-0) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
  • The 28-year-old has an ERA of 2.08, 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .275 in three games this season.
  • Severino has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Orioles are batting .211 this season, 25th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .294 (29th in the league) with six home runs.

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees have hit 17 homers this season, which ranks fifth in the league.
  • Hitters for the Yankees combine for a team rank 14th of in the majors with a .380 team slugging percentage.
  • New York has a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.
  • The Yankees have scored the 19th-most runs in the league this season with 58 (3.6 per game).
  • New York has an on-base percentage of .314 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
  • The Yankees rank 16th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.8 whiffs per contest.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been victorious in six, or 37.5%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Baltimore has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +235.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Orioles have a 29.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Contests with Baltimore have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in three of 16 chances this season.
  • In 16 games with a line this season, the Orioles have a mark of 10-6-0 against the spread.

Jordan Lyles (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • Lyles (1-1) gets the starting nod for the Orioles in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.52 ERA in 15 1/3 innings pitched, with 12 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up five hits.
  • The 31-year-old has put up a 3.52 ERA and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings across three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .305 to opposing hitters.
  • Lyles will look to last five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.0 innings per outing.
  • He will take the hill against a Yankees offense that ranks 13th in the league with 123 total hits (on a .235 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .380 (14th in the league) with 17 total home runs (fifth in MLB play).
  • Head-to-head against the Yankees this season, Lyles has pitched 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out four.

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles are last in MLB action with six home runs.
  • This season, the Orioles are slugging .294, the second-lowest average in the league.
  • Baltimore’s .211 batting average ranks 25th in the league.
  • The Orioles are the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 2.8 runs per game (44 total).
  • Baltimore is 19th in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Orioles strike out 10.1 times per game, the worst mark in the league.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

The Baltimore Orioles (6-9) and Los Angeles Angels (8-7) will clash on Sunday at Angel Stadium, with first pitch at 4:07 PM ET. The favored Angels (-188 on the moneyline) host the Orioles (+160). The Angels will start Jose Suarez (0-1) versus the …

The Baltimore Orioles (6-9) and Los Angeles Angels (8-7) will clash on Sunday at Angel Stadium, with first pitch at 4:07 PM ET.

The favored Angels (-188 on the moneyline) host the Orioles (+160). The Angels will start Jose Suarez (0-1) versus the Orioles and Chris Ellis.

Yesterday, the Orioles picked up a 5-4 win over the Angels, with Bryan Baker (1.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Orioles. Cedric Mullins finished 1-for-3 to lead the offensive attack. Aaron Loup (0.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Angels.

Get ready for the Angels vs. Orioles with everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s game.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 5:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Angels (-188, bet $188 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+160, bet $100 to win $160)
  • Over/under: 9

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Angels Stats and Trends

Angels Betting Records

  • The Angels have entered the game as favorites 12 times this season and won seven, or 58.3%, of those games.
  • Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -188 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.3% chance of a victory for the Angels.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in seven of their 15 games with a total this season.
  • In 15 games with a spread this season, the Angels are 7-8-0 ATS.

José Suarez (Angels Probable Starter)

  • The Angels will send Suarez to the mound for his third start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits against the Texas Rangers.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 5.19, a batting average against of .219 and 5.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Orioles are batting .207 this season, 27th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .278 (29th in the league) with four home runs.

Angels Batting Stats

  • The Angels lead Major League Baseball in home runs with 20.
  • Fueled by 45 extra-base hits, the Angels rank second in MLB with a .423 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles’ .248 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking seventh in MLB.
  • The Angels have scored the fourth-most runs in the league this season with 72.
  • Los Angeles has an on-base percentage of .327 this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • The Angels rank just 26th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.7 whiffs per contest.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been underdogs in 15 games this season and have come away with the win six times (40%) in those contests.
  • This season, Baltimore has been victorious three times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +160 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 38.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Contests with Baltimore have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in two of 15 chances this season.
  • The Orioles have an against the spread mark of 9-6-0 in 15 games with a line this season.

Chris Ellis (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • The Orioles will send Ellis (0-0) out for his second start of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up four hits.
  • Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of .235 against him this season. He has a .00 ERA and 4.2 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearances.
  • He meets an Angels offense that ranks fourth in the league with 72 total runs scored while batting .248 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .423 slugging percentage (second in MLB play) and has hit a total of 20 home runs (first in the league).

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles have hit four home runs this season, the lowest total in MLB play.
  • So far this season, the Orioles are slugging .278, the second-lowest average in baseball.
  • Baltimore is 27th in MLB with a .207 batting average.
  • The Orioles are the lowest scoring team in baseball averaging 2.5 runs per game (38 total).
  • Baltimore is 21st in baseball with a .296 on-base percentage.
  • The Orioles’ 9.9 strikeouts per game are the most in baseball.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

At Angel Stadium on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (8-5) meet the Baltimore Orioles (5-9), with first pitch at 9:07 PM ET. The Orioles are an underdog away (+205) versus the Angels (-249). The Angels will start Noah Syndergaard (2-0) versus the …

At Angel Stadium on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (8-5) meet the Baltimore Orioles (5-9), with first pitch at 9:07 PM ET.

The Orioles are an underdog away (+205) versus the Angels (-249). The Angels will start Noah Syndergaard (2-0) versus the Orioles and Spenser Watkins.

These clubs meet again after the Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Angels yesterday. Bruce Zimmermann (6.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K) registered the win for the Orioles. Robinson Chirinos went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Reid Detmers (5.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Angels.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Angels vs. Orioles contest.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Angels (-249, bet $249 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+205, bet $100 to win $205)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Angels Stats and Trends

Angels Betting Records

  • The Angels have been favorites in 10 games this season and won seven (70%) of those contests.
  • Los Angeles has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -249 moneyline set for this game.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Angels, based on the moneyline, is 71.3%.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in five of their 13 chances.
  • The Angels have an ATS record of 7-6-0 in 13 games with a spread this season.

Noah Syndergaard (Angels Probable Starter)

  • Syndergaard heads to the mound for the Angels to make his third start of the season, seeking his third win.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, throwing six innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 1.59, a batting average against of .175 and 4.0 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • Syndergaard has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Orioles are batting .209 this season, 24th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .283 (29th in the league) with four home runs.

Angels Batting Stats

  • The Angels’ 15 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Angels have a combined .406 slugging percentage this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • Los Angeles’ .249 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • The Angels are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking fourth with 63 total runs this season.
  • Los Angeles has an OBP of .324 this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
  • The Angels are ranked 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been underdogs in 14 games this season and have come away with the win five times (35.7%) in those contests.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Baltimore this season with a +205 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 32.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Baltimore’s games have gone over the total in one of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Orioles are 8-6-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.

Spenser Watkins (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • The Orioles will send Watkins (0-0) to make his third start of the season.
  • His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when the righty tossed five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • In two games this season, he has put up a 2.25 ERA and averages 2.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .194 against him.
  • Watkins enters the matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this season.
  • The opposing Angels offense has the sixth-ranked slugging percentage (.406) and ranks third in home runs hit (15) in all of MLB. They have a collective .249 batting average, and are 12th in the league with 107 total hits and fourth in MLB play scoring 63 runs.

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles have hit the fewest home runs in MLB action this season (four).
  • So far this year, the Orioles have the second-lowest slugging percentage in the league (.283).
  • Baltimore has the 24th-ranked batting average in the majors (.209).
  • The Orioles are the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 2.4 runs per game (33 total).
  • Baltimore’s .295 on-base percentage ranks 21st in baseball.
  • The Orioles’ 10.1 strikeouts per game are the most in the league.

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Trey Mancini wins MLB Comeback Player of the Year

Was there ever any doubt from the second he stepped on the field this past opening day?

In a year that saw some incredible performances there was no easier Major League Baseball award to be given out than the American League Comeback Player of the Year Award that went to Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

Mancini, a former Notre Dame star, returned to the Orioles after missing the entire 2020 season after being diagnosed with colon cancer during spring training.  Mancini hit 21 home runs and batted in 71 runs in 147 games this season.

Mancini also made a splash during the All-Star Game festivities in Colorado when he finished second in the home run derby to Pete Alonso of the New York Mets.

Congratulations to Mancini for an incredible return to the field in 2021!

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Orioles announcer Kevin Brown paid tribute to Michael K. Williams by using one of his most iconic lines after a home run

This was so awesome.

People everywhere were crushed after finding out about the tragic death of Michael K. Williams.

He’d touched so many people in so many places with his iconic acting performances through the years. And though his impact was wide-ranging, he’d probably left his biggest imprint on the city of Baltimore.

His performance in The Wire as Omar Little is one of the most iconic performances you’ll ever see on television. So, of course, folks from Baltimore will have a bit more of a connection to Williams than most others.

That’s why it was so perfect when Orioles announcer Kevin Brown paid tribute to Williams by using one of his most iconic lines from the show.

Kevin Hays hit a home run on Tuesday night against the Royals and as the ball was going over the wall, Brown said “If you come at the king, you best not miss.”

For those who haven’t seen The Wire, that’s one of the most iconic lines from Williams’ performance as Omar. It’s an incredible scene with an incredible line from an incredible actor.

What a call from Brown. This is a dope tribute.

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Notre Dame’s Mancini falls in Home Run Derby Final

Even the best comeback stories are rarely this good.

If it were a Hollywood script Trey Mancini would have upset defending Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso and taken Monday’s derby crown.

Instead, it was Alonso winning the derby for a second year in a row and Mancini falling just short in what was one heck of an effort.

Mancini started Monday night’s home run derby by upsetting Matt Olson of the Oakland A’s in the first round, 24-23 before then knocking out Trevor Story of the host Colorado Rockies in the semi-finals.

This sent the sixth-seeded Mancini to the finals to take on Alonso where he fell 23-22, as Alonso’s walk-off winner came during the bonus time he had earned.

Even without the trophy it was an incredible coming out party for Mancini, who missed all of the 2020 season while battling colon cancer.

It may not have been the Hollywood ending all of us non-Mets fans wanted, but it was still an ovation worthy showing by Mancini.

Watch: Mancini homers, adds to MLB RBI lead

Trey Mancini has been on a heater of late, only adding to that Wednesday afternoon.

Trey Mancini got after it early on Wednesday as the current MLB leader in RBI added to his total in his first at-bat of the matinee affair in Minnesota.

Batting with two outs and nobody on in the top of the first inning, Mancini launched an 0-2 pitch into the left-field stands at Target Field to give the Orioles an early 1-0 lead over the Twins.

That gives Mancini 42 RBI on the season, 25 of which have come in May while the home run was his 11th of the 2021 campaign.

Mancini has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles who entered Wednesday’s contest just 17-31 on the season.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Baltimore Orioles (0-1) continue their series against the division rival Boston Red Sox (1-0) Saturday at Fenway Park for a 1:35 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Orioles-Red Sox MLB betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Orioles at Red Sox: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Alex Cobb vs. LHP Martin Perez

Cobb was limited to just three starts with the Orioles in 2019, posting an 0-2 record, 10.95 ERA and 1.86 WHIP across only 12 1/3 innings before suffering what was called a lumbar strain. He later ended up having surgery for a hip impingement.

  • Cobb didn’t face the Red Sox in 2019, but he was 1-2 with a 5.82 ERA and .361 opponent batting average across 17 innings over three starts vs. Boston in 2018.
  • Cobb is winless in his past six appearances in the month of April, last winning in the season’s opening month on April 26, 2017 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays in Baltimore against his current team.

Perez will make his first start as a member of the Red Sox after coming over in the offseason after one year with the Minnesota Twins. His first seven seasons in the majors were with the Texas Rangers.

  • The southpaw picked up 10 victories last season in 17 decisions, posting a 5.12 ERA and subpar 1.52 WHIP across 29 starts and three relief appearances for the Twins.
  • The Venezuelan won his only start at Fenway Park last season for the Twins. He was also 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA and six strikeouts over 12 innings in two outings against the O’s.

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Orioles at Red Sox: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Orioles

  • OF Trey Mancini had a malignant tumor removed from his colon, and is expected to miss the 60-game season. He starts out on the 45-day injured list.

Red Sox

  • 2B Dustin Pedroia is on the 45-day injured list, as he had a setback during his left knee injury rehab.

Orioles at Red Sox: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday at 6 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Red Sox 9, Orioles 6

Moneyline (ML)

The RED SOX (-209) are heavy chalk against the Orioles (+185), who simply cannot be trusted. Boston improved to 15-6 in its past 21 at home vs. Baltimore after Friday’s series-opening 13-2 rout. The Red Sox are 36-16 in their last 52 meetings vs. the Orioles.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The RED SOX (-1.5, -110) are a much better value on the run line than eating all of that chalk on the moneyline. Even with OF Mookie Betts now playing his baseball in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, the Red Sox have more than enough firepower to put away the Orioles in the ultra-competitive AL East. Boston’s bats were certainly alive and well in Game 1.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 10.5 (-110) is the play here. Cobb could be rather rusty while making his first start since late April 2019, and Perez is always very hittable and yields plenty of runs. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a run total well into the double digits.

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Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox matchup, with MLB betting predictions, picks and best bets.

The Baltimore Orioles travel to meet the division rival Boston Red Sox Friday at Fenway Park for a 7:30 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Orioles-Red Sox MLB betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Orioles at Red Sox: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Tommy Milone vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

The journeyman southpaw Milone posted a dismal 4-10 record with a 4.76 ERA and 94 strikeouts last season for the Seattle Mariners.

  • Milone hasn’t faced the Red Sox since 2016. That might be a good thing, as he was hammered for eight runs – four earned – on 10 hits in just 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Fenway Park as a member of the Minnesota Twins July 24, 2016.
  • The southpaw was actually better on the road than at home last season. Away from Seattle, he was 3-4 with a respectable 3.91 ERA across 50 2/3 innings over two starts and nine relief appearances. However, he was 1-6 with a 5.56 ERA at home.

Eovaldi struggled with a 2-1 record, 5.99 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 70 strikeouts and 35 walks across 12 starts and 11 relief appearances in ’19.

  • Eovaldi was tagged for eight earned runs on six hits and seven walks with just four strikeouts in seven innings across two starts vs. Baltimore last year, going 0-1 with a 10.29 ERA.
  • He also didn’t fare well at Fenway Park last season, going 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, 29 K’s and 22 walks across 30 innings over five starts and seven relief showings.

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Orioles at Red Sox: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Orioles

  • OF Trey Mancini had a malignant tumor removed from his colon, and is expected to miss the 60-game season. He starts out on the 45-day injured list.
  • OF Dwight Smith Jr. is on the 10-day injured list, as he recovers from COVID-19.

Red Sox

  • 2B Dustin Pedroia is on the 45-day injured list, as he had a setback during his left knee injury rehab.
  • Eovaldi gets the start thanks in large part to LHP Chris Sale (elbow) being out for the season.

Orioles at Red Sox: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Orioles 4

Moneyline (ML)

The Orioles (+180) might be a tempting play on the road, but AVOID. The Red Sox (-209) are heavily favored for a reason, even if they’re expected to be a mediocre team overall. Boston is 14-6 in their past 20 at home vs. Baltimore, and 35-16 in the previous 51 meetings overall.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Red Sox (-209) to win straight up nets a return of just $4.78.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The RED SOX (-1.5, -115) are a better play, albeit make it just a small-unit wager. Boston is not expected to be a championship-caliber team, but Baltimore is likely to be terrible again. The BoSox might get off to a fast start against their overwhelmed rivals.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9.5 (-110) is worth playing, but don’t get carried away with a big bet. The starting pitchers are pretty horrendous in this one, and we could see both sides go to the bullpen early. As such, the offenses for both sides could get off to a bit of a quick start.

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