Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles 5/13/23 – On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles will continue their weekend series. The Pirates have enjoyed an exciting start, but are now seeking to recapture their previous form. Meanwhile, Baltimore intends to continue winning and avoid an identical fate to Pittsburgh. The starting pitcher will be Roansy Contreras for the Orioles and Tyler Wells for the Pirates. Baltimore are expected to win here according to the latest MLB betting odds today.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles
Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, MD
TV: MASN
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles 5/13/23 Betting Odds
Pirates
Moneyline: +139
Spread: +1.5 (-145)
Total: 8.5 over (-120)
Orioles
Moneyline: -150
Spread: -1.5 (+125)
Total: 8.5 under (+100)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Analysis
As an entire unit, the Pittsburgh Pirates are scoring an average of 4.5 runs per game; placing them 12th overall. They have scored 169 runs while holding an OBP of 0.328. The Pirates have hit an outstanding 77 doubles collectively and 39 homeruns so far. Over the course of this season, they have amassed 161 runs batted in and 306 base knocks to put up a batting average of 0.245. Pittsburgh currently sports a slugging percentage of 0.415 and have been called out on 315 occasions while taking 147 walks.
The Pirates rank 21st among professional baseball clubs for turning 68.3% of balls hit into play into outs in their 3,030 innings played so far. At this point in the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have amassed 1,010 putouts along with 309 assists and 25 errors. Their fielding rate stands at an impressive 0.981, placing them 27th overall and yielding 32 double plays.
On the mound, the Pirates will look to Roansy Contreras to rebound after two subpar performances this month. Contreras has pitched in 136 innings so far and amassed 121 strikeouts so far in his pro baseball career. His ERA stands at 3.97 and his WHIP sits at 1.353. He has given up 125 hits while had 59 free passes. Contreras holds a 4.19 FIP while facing 586 batters in the major leagues.
The Baltimore Orioles boast an OBP of 0.334 and team batting average of 0.252 this season. They have struck out on 305 occasions and recorded 314 base hits overall. Baltimore currently leads MLB with 42 homers hit and 185 runs batted in. The Orioles boast a slugging percentage of 0.416 and average 5.19 runs per game. They have recorded 70 doubles, walking 148 times and recording 192 runs.
The Baltimore Orioles have turned 42 double plays this year and earned a fielding percentage of 0.987. The Orioles have amassed 318 assists, 17 errors and 993 putouts this season. Orioles fielders have amassed 2,979 innings played with an overall defensive efficiency rating of 68.6%.
Tyler Wells will take the hill for the Orioles. Wells has amassed 174 K’s in 200 innings pitched since making his pro debut. Wells currently boasts an earned run average of 3.99 while dishing out 6.9 hits per nine innings. He has surrendered 89 earned runs while maintaining a WHIP of 1.002 and FIP of 4.4. He boasts a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.66 and has faced off against 797 batters to date in his career.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. The Pirates are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 4-0 in the Orioles last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in the Orioles last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in the Orioles last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in the Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in the Orioles last 4 home games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles Free Pick
Baltimore excels at pitching at home and faces off against an offensively Pirates lineup. Tyler Wells leads their rotation, while their bullpen remains one of the hardest hitting units anywhere. Roansy Contreras of Pittsburgh has struggled in May and must contend with an intimidating roster. Contreras’ opponents excel at drawing walks and limiting strikeouts – two areas in which he is struggling at present. This game should go to the home team as per the MLB betting picks.
Free Pick: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+125)
