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Pittsburgh Pirates

vs

Baltimore Orioles
Thursday, May 01, 2014 4:05 PM ET
Camden Yards

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Camden Yards on Thursday as the host Baltimore Orioles battle the Pittsburgh Pirates in baseball betting odds action.

The Baltimore Orioles will turn to Bud Norris and his record as they look for a win in this one, while the Pittsburgh Pirates send Charlie Morton () to the hill.

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Computer Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Pick

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4-3.9 result in favor of the Orioles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

12-12 Baltimore battles the Pirates, currently with a 10-16 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Baltimore Orioles at No. 17 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 26 heading into this contest.

How Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Stats Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Baltimore Orioles and its No. 10-rated batting order, averaging 4.5 runs per nine innings, against the No. 26 lineup of the Pittsburgh Pirates at 3.69 runs per outing.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Baltimore has the No. 25-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Pirates own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 7-0 loser on the road against the Cardinals. Bettors on St. Louis at -180 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. The Pirates were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the St. Louis staff and losing 7-0 to the Cardinals on Sunday at Busch Stadium.

In their last action, Baltimore was a 9-3 loser at home against the Royals. Bettors on Kansas City at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well. The Orioles endured a 9-3 loss at the hands of the Royals on Sunday, with Miguel Gonzalez throwing 6 innings of 6-hit ball at Camden Yards.

Next Betting Matchups

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Thursday, May 1st

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