Now at 16 games, the Indians’ winning streak is approaching historic levels. They haven’t just been winning games, though, they’ve been cashing the runline as well and they’ll have another opportunity to do so this afternoon when they take on a pitcher who will be making his first major-league start of the season for the Orioles.
- The Indians are 15-1 on the runline during their 16-game winning streak.
- The Orioles are 1-8 on the runline in their last 9 games.
- The Indians have scored at least 5 runs in 8 straight games and have a team ERA of 1.67 in September.
Some guy named Gabriel Ynoa (3.68 ERA) will anxiously toe the rubber today in his first starting action for a team that’s still in the playoff hunt. The pressure will be high with Baltimore’s hope fading and Ynoa’s numbers are not encouraging. The DR native has accumulated a WHIP of 1.61 in 33 career innings pitched and he’ll likely be on a relatively short leash this afternoon.
The Tribe will send out Josh Tomlin in the contest for his second start since coming off the shelf last week and he’ll be looking for another performance like he put forth his first game back when he allowed just one run to the Tigers in 5.1 innings of work. Before landing on the DL, Tomlin had been pitching wonderfully and his 2.35 ERA since the all-star break is only .05 points worse than Corey Kluber’s.
It seems crystal clear what you should do with your money in this one given the trends and the pitching matchup but it’s up to you to pull the trigger – I know the bet I’ll be making.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Baltimore Orioles were 169 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-1.2 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
85-56 Cleveland battles the Orioles, currently with a 71-70 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Baltimore injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Cleveland Indians rated this week at No. 1 and the Baltimore Orioles sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Cleveland has baseball's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 8.98 hits per game. The Baltimore Orioles average 9.32 hits per game, good for No. 2 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cleveland has the No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Orioles own the No. 24 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Baltimore didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by Mike Clevinger in a losing cause, 5-0, against Cleveland on Friday.
- Baltimore is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
- Baltimore is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
- Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Cleveland, Sunday, September 10th
