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The Baltimore Orioles (54-51) will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (42-62) in Baltimore on Friday, August 5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 7:05 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Orioles and Pirates have performed against each other in the past for context related to Friday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have battled in four matchups, in which the Orioles have earned a win twice against the Pirates. The last time these two teams saw each other on April 4, 2022, the Baltimore Orioles walked away with a 3-9 victory. The Pirates racked up five runs on 12 hits while the Orioles tallied six runs on nine hits. We’ll see what plays out this time when these two teams square off at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Betting Preview for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Game on August 5 2022
Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD
When: Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: (43W-62L) | National League Central Standing: 3
The last time they played, the Pirates outplayed the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Thursday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .220 and specifically Bryan Reynolds is leading his team with a .261 average. Defensively speaking, the Pirates hold an ERA of 4.61 and a fielding percentage of .982. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report,the Pirates will play without Max Kranick (Elbow), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Dillon Peters (Elbow), Tyler Heineman (Groin), Canaan Smith-Njigba (Wrist), Jacob Marisnick (Toe), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Blake Cederlind (Elbow), and David Bednar (Back).
Betting on the Baltimore Orioles
Record: (54W-51L) | American League East Standing: 4
In their most recent game on Wednesday, the Orioles were defeated by the Texas Rangers by a score of 3-6. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .234 as Boyce Mullins leads the squad hitting .264. Defensively speaking, the Orioles hold an ERA of 3.88 and a fielding percentage of .983. Make sure you review our odds assessment below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Orioles are without Travis Lakins Sr. (Elbow), Christopher Ellis (Shoulder), Jonathan Araúz (Finger), John Means (Elbow), Alexander Wells (Elbow), Austin Hays (Side), and Tyler Wells (Side).
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Baltimore Orioles (-158) at FanDuel
The Baltimore Orioles are considered the favorite in this one. The team is benefitting from a great beginning to August with a winning percentage of 70% in the last 10 games (seven victories and three losses). Comparatively, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ winning percentage is less at 30% in the last 10 games (three victories and seven losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-106) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated O/U for this game is under 8.5 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 Runs (+134) at FanDuel
The Baltimore Orioles will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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