A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Oakland Athletics dueling the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Camden Yards.
Ubaldo Jimenez gets the call for the Baltimore Orioles and he will try to build on a 1-3 mark. In the other dugout, Rich Hill brings a 3-3 ledger to the game for the Oakland Athletics as he tries to quiet the Orioles bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Baltimore Orioles as -130 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-3.5 victory for the Orioles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
16-11 Baltimore battles the Athletics, currently with a 13-16 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Oakland injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 17-ranked Baltimore Orioles and the No. 23-rated Oakland Athletics in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Oakland Athletics rank No. 20 at 8 hits per game. That compares with the Baltimore Orioles No. 9 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Oakland features the No. 17-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.23 runs per game. Baltimore, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4.07 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland suffered a 9-8 loss against Seattle on Wednesday, as Sean Manaea wasn't able to lead his team to victory at O.co Coliseum.
Baltimore needed extra innings to get the job done against the Yankees on Thursday as the Orioles defeated them 1-0 at Camden Yards.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Baltimore, Saturday, May 7th