The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles meet in MLB action from Camden Yards on Saturday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
Baltimore is a -180 home favorite while Detroit is a +155 road underdog. The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Joey Wentz will start for the Tigers and is 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA and 10 strikeouts this season. Kyle Gibson will start for the Orioles here and is 3-0 with a 4.18 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Baltimore’s 2-1 win over Detroit on Friday made it back-to-back wins for the Orioles in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Detroit is 5-2 in their last 7 games overall and 16-36 in their last 52 games against a team with a winning record while the under is 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Baltimore is 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a losing record and 4-1 in their last 5 home games while the over is 5-2-1 in their last 8 games overall.
Pick
I’m backing the Orioles here. I just don’t trust this Tigers lineup for consistent success and despite a bumpy start here and there, Kyle Gibson’s actually pitched pretty well so far for his new team and I just feel like the Orioles are far and away the more trustworthy team here. Not a price I’d look to pay every day, but I’ll do it here with the O’s.