The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Miami Marlins in an MLB regular season game. The Orioles come into this game with a record of 17-20, holding the third spot in the AL East. They have won their last two games and are 4-6 in their last ten. The game will be held at loanDepot Park in Miami, FL, with a game time of 6:40 PM.
The Marlins have a record of 16-21 and are in fourth place in the NL East. They are on a four-game losing streak and have won only three of their last ten games. The Marlins will aim to improve their home record of 11-11. Max Meyer is expected to start for Miami, while Cade Povich will take the mound for Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles Team Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are coming off two wins against the Miami Marlins. They scored 7-4 and 9-7, showing strong hitting with 7 and 10 hits in the games. Pete Alonso had a big impact with home runs and RBIs, helping the team secure victories.
The Orioles have a team batting average of .234, ranking 17th this season. Their on-base percentage is higher at .320, placing them 10th in the league. They have hit 40 home runs, which is also 10th in the rankings, showcasing their ability to score runs.
Cade Povich is the probable starting pitcher for the Orioles with a season record of 1-1. He has a 4.41 ERA and has struck out 11 batters so far. The Orioles will rely on him to keep the Marlins’ bats quiet in the upcoming game.
Miami Marlins Team Preview
The Miami Marlins have had a challenging series of games recently. On May 6th, they lost to the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 7-4. Eury Pérez pitched five innings, allowing five earned runs with six strikeouts.
In their previous game on May 5th, the Marlins lost again to the Orioles, 9-7. Sandy Alcantara struggled on the mound, giving up seven earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Liam Hicks had a strong performance at the plate, going 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs.
Max Meyer has been a standout pitcher for the Marlins this season. He has a 2-0 record with a 2.68 ERA and 40 strikeouts. Meyer will look to continue his strong performance in the upcoming game against the Orioles.
Betting Prediction
The Orioles have shown strong performance in their hitting stats. They are ranked 10th in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Their ability to hit home runs and doubles has also been impressive this season.
The Marlins have a better pitching performance compared to the Orioles. They have a lower earned run average, ranking 15th, and their batting average against is 5th. The Marlins have given up fewer home runs, which is a key factor for this game.
The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Orioles’ hitting strength and the Marlins’ solid pitching suggest a balanced game. Given these factors, betting on the total going under 8.5 seems like a safe prediction.
- Pick: Total Under 8.5 (-110)
