Cubs vs. Orioles Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

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On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles will take on the Chicago Cubs in the first of a three-game series. Baltimore is 7-3 over its last ten games and could become the first team to 60 wins with a sweep against the Cubs in this series.

Take a look at the Cubs vs Orioles betting odds and picks for Game 1 of this series. 

The Chicago Cubs are still in the Wild Card hunt. But they’re also the third-worst team in the National League, holding a 42-49 record. The Cubs began the year well but couldn’t sustain any of that success. Still, at 42-49, Chicago is only 5.5 games out of the Wild Card. They’d have to get through Wild Card teams like the Braves, Cardinals, Padres, Diamondbacks, Mets, Giants, Pirates, Reds, and Nationals.

Therefore, the Cubs will probably be sellers at the trade deadline if they don’t put together a massive final week before the All-Star Weekend. In the first of three games, the Orioles are -156 against the Cubs, with the total at 9.

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 Cubs vs. Orioles Odds

Before we get to our full Cubs vs Orioles betting odds and picks, make sure to check out the latest MLB betting odds below.

Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

Starting Pitchers

The Orioles have more power against right-handed pitchers than lefties. However, Shota Imanaga has not been the same pitcher he was earlier in the season. His strikeouts have dipped, and he’s allowed more power to be gained from both sides of the plate.

On the other hand, Kremer is fresh off the injured list and looked phenomenal in his last start against Seattle. Kremer allowed just two hits and no runs with eight strikeouts in just five innings.

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Team Analysis

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The Cubs Look Horrible

The Chicago Cubs haven’t hit righties very well recently. The projected lineup has combined MLB team stats of just a .133 ISO and wOBA of .308 against righties over the last month. In addition, five batters in the Chicago lineup have struck out at least 25.3% of the time against righties.

That’s not ideal after watching Kremer add a bunch of strikeouts last week.

Plus, Kremer has been super consistent for Baltimore this season. He’s held both sides of the plate to under a .300 wOBA and has earned at least 23% of strikeouts against both sides.

Plenty of Potential For Baltimore

You’d rather the Orioles face a righty. However, they’re still good against lefties. Baltimore has seen consistent power from Anthony Santander and Heston Kjerstad, who is relatively new to the lineup. You’d also have to imagine Austin Hayes getting the start against the lefty. He’s hit a .304 ISO and wOBA of .528 over the last month.

Meanwhile, Imanaga has shown some regression over the last 30 days. He’s struck out 22.1% of batters and has allowed a .209 ISO and wOBA of .339. Imanaga was almost unhittable earlier in the year, but now he’s allowed 36% of fly balls and inducing just 29.2% of ground balls over the last 30 days. The line drives are also up about 5% from his seasonal average.

After looking through the Cubs vs Orioles betting odds and picks, consider the Orioles moneyline at -156. Imanaga is only in the All-Star Game for what he accomplished earlier this year. He’s no longer pitching like one now for the Cubs.