Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles 4/11/23 – On Tuesday, the Oakland Athletics will travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles. Oakland had to contend with a tough series in Tampa Bay, as the Rays cruised to victory to complete a series sweep. Over the weekend, Baltimore suffered two of three losses to the Yankees. However, the Baltimore Orioles were the best MLB pick today to beat the Athletics in this game.
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM ET
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, MD
TV: MASN
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles 4/11/23 Betting Odds
Athletics
Moneyline: +150
Spread: +1.5 (-159)
Total: 7.5 over (-112)
Orioles
Moneyline: -192
Spread: -1.5 (+113)
Total: 7.5 under (-125)
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Analysis
Oakland Athletics are averaging 3.0 runs per game, which ranks them 28th in MLB. They have scored 27 runs and their on-base percentage stands at 0.265. As a unit, the Athletics have hit 13 two-baggers while hitting 8 balls out of the park for 26 runs batted in plus 56 hits this year; their team batting average stands at 0.192. Oakland boasts a slugging rate of 0.320 while being called out on strikes 80 times while drawing 27 walks. The Athletics have sent 29 relief pitchers to the mound this season, inheriting 13 runners for their team with 38.5% earning runs. They’ve only saved one game this year and missed their only chance at saving it, boasting a save percentage of 50.0% that includes 4 save situations this year as well as 2 holds on the season. Throughout these 29 appearances, Athletics bullpen pitchers have faced opponents on base nine times plus nine high leverage situations during contests this season. In 720 innings this year, the Oakland Athletics have turned 68.0% of balls hit into play into outs – ranking them 17th in professional baseball. They also have 240 putouts this season along with 67 assists and 9 errors; their fielding percentage remains at 0.972, ranking 30th in the majors; additionally they’ve earned 6 double plays this season.
The Baltimore Orioles boast a team slugging percentage of 0.422 and average 5.00 runs per game. They’ve hit 19 doubles this year, earned 38 free bases, and scored 45 runs. Baltimore has hit 12 long balls this year along with 43 runs batted in. In total they’ve been rung up on 91 occasions for 72 hits. Overall the Orioles boast an OBP of 0.328 as well as a batting average of 0.239 over the course of this season. With 13 save opportunities, the Orioles have recorded 8 holds and two blown saves. Relievers were called upon for 5 save opportunities, with 3 saved. Their relievers took the field 11 times during high leverage situations as well as 13 times with base runners. Baltimore relief pitchers hold an inherited score percentage of 44.4% out of 18 inherited base runners; they rank 17th in baseball with a save rate of 60.0%, sending 34 relievers to the hill thus far this season. The Baltimore Orioles have generated 8 double plays and recorded a fielding rate of 0.978, leading to 75 assists, 7 errors and 236 putouts so far this season. With 708 innings played this year, their defensive efficiency stands at 68.4%.
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Against the Spread
Over is 5-0-1 in Athletics last 6 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Athletics’ last 4 Tuesday games. Over is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0 in Athletics’ last 4 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Orioles are 1-12 in their last 13 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. The Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in the Orioles last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Free Pick
The Orioles showed promise earlier in the season and won’t be among MLB’s bottom ten again like the Athletics this year. They can rely on another strong start from Rodriguez at home to provide him with enough run support to secure victory and cover any run line needs. MLB betting analysts expect the Baltimore Orioles to win over the Athletics.
Free Pick: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+113)
