Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles 5/18/23 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles
MLB: 12:35 PM EST
May. 18, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BAL -140 ; O/U 9
The Los Angeles Angels continue a road trip Thursday afternoon in Baltimore for game four of four against the Orioles. Los Angeles comes into Thursday at an even .500 on the year riding a 2 game skid after a loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. Griffin Canning got the start for Los Angeles giving up three runs on nine hits across 5.1 innings of work resulting in the loss. Jaime Barria came on in relief to throw the final 2.2 innings of work giving up no runs on two hits.
Offensively Los Angeles was terrible from the plate with only four hits in 30 at bats and left three men on base. Mike Trout provided the only spark in the Los Angeles offense with one hit in three at bats after a solo home run in the fourth inning to score the only run of the game for Los Angeles. Matt Thaiss and Brandon Drury provided sparks for the Baltimore lineup as well with one hit each.
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Kyle Bradish got the start for Baltimore giving up one run on four hits across 6.2 innings leading to the victory. The Baltimore bullpen was Immaculate as well allowing no runs on no hits over the final 2.1 innings of the win. Felix Bautista recorded the final three outs of the game to pick up his 11th save of the year.
Offensively Baltimore was the better team well the eleven hits in 33 at bats including two with runners in scoring position to score three runs in the game. Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle provided a spark to the Baltimore lineup driving in one run each to get the scoring going. Austin Hays added to the offense as well when they saw a home run in the fifth inning.
Recent Betting Trends:
Angels are 17-36 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 24-51 in their last 75 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 6-13 in their last 19 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Orioles are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Baltimore Orioles -140
Baltimore is by far the better team here and it will show from the opening pitch. Take the Orioles Thursday to get another home win against a below average team. Take Baltimore to use their strengths on both sides of the dish to get the easy win. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win 7-3.