The Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins are set for a regular season game at loanDepot Park. The Orioles have a record of 15-19 and are ranked fourth in the AL East. They are on a four-game losing streak and have won four of their last ten games.
The Marlins have a record of 16-18 and hold the second spot in the NL East. They recently lost their last game and have split their last ten games evenly. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:40 PM under the retractable roof in Miami.
Baltimore Orioles Team Preview
The Baltimore Orioles have struggled in recent games against the New York Yankees. They lost four games in a row, with the last game ending in a 12-1 loss. The team managed only one run despite getting ten hits.
Chris Bassitt is the probable starting pitcher for the Orioles in the upcoming game. In the 2026 season, Bassitt has a 2-2 record and a 5.46 ERA. He has struck out 17 batters, but his WHIP stands at 1.86.
On the offensive side, Gunnar Henderson has been a key player for the Orioles. He has a batting average of .209 with nine home runs. Pete Alonso has also contributed with six home runs and a .214 batting average.
Miami Marlins Team Preview
The Miami Marlins have had a mix of results in their recent home games. On May 4th, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 1-0. Janson Junk pitched well, giving up only one run over 5 1/3 innings, but the Marlins’ offense couldn’t score.
In their game on May 2nd, the Marlins managed a win against the Phillies, shutting them out 4-0. Max Meyer was outstanding, throwing seven innings and allowing just one hit. Xavier Edwards contributed with a home run, and Otto Lopez added two hits and an RBI.
The Marlins’ batting this season ranks sixth with a .252 average. Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards have been key contributors, with batting averages over .330. Sandy Alcantara, the probable starting pitcher for the next game, has a 3.04 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 2026.
Betting Prediction
The Marlins have a better team batting average, ranking 6th, compared to the Orioles at 16th. This suggests the Marlins have a more consistent offense. They are also ranked higher in on-base percentage, which means they get on base more often.
On the pitching side, the Marlins have a lower earned run average of 3.95, ranking 12th. The Orioles have a higher ERA of 4.79, ranking 27th. The Marlins’ pitching staff allows a lower batting average against, suggesting they give up fewer hits.
The Orioles have given up more home runs, ranked 13th in HR given up, while the Marlins rank 2nd. This indicates the Marlins’ pitchers are better at preventing long balls. Additionally, the Marlins have more quality starts, showing they have reliable starting pitching.
- Pick: Marlins -126
