The MLB schedule shows the Baltimore Orioles will head to Arizona for a late-night affair against the Diamondbacks on Friday to kick off the three-game series. The Baltimore Orioles come into this game as the first-place team in the American League East. The Orioles are 83-50 on the season and 1.5 games ahead of Tampa Bay. The Orioles have won seven out of their last ten, and hold the best record in the American League.
For the Arizona Diamondbacks, they are currently 69-65 on the season and ½ game back of the final wildcard spot in the National League. The Arizona Diamondbacks standings have dropped three straight games coming into this series.
Let’s take a look at our Orioles vs Diamondbacks betting picks:
Baltimore Orioles vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Before our Orioles vs Diamondbacks betting picks, here are some updated odds:
- Moneyline: Baltimore Orioles -118, Arizona Diamondbacks -102
- Runline: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+145), Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-175)
- Total: 9.5
Baltimore Orioles vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Information
Baltimore Orioles vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field. Phoenix, AZ.
Date & Time: Friday, September 1st. 6:40 pm PDT.
How to watch: MLB Network
Baltimore Orioles vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
Despite being Top 10 in runs scored this season, there really is no big star on the Baltimore Orioles roster. The Orioles have a bunch of guys with great seasons, Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead double in one of their latest wins this week. He leads the team with 26 bombs and 79 runs batted in. Gunnar Henderson will be the American League Rookie of the Year, and oh yeah, Adley Rutschman continues to have a solid 2023 season.
Cole Irvin is set to get the start for the Baltimore Orioles in this game. Irvin is 1-3 on the season with a 4.78 earned run average. The 29-year-old lefthander is coming off an outing against Colorado, where he went six innings and allowed four runs. The Orioles won the game over the Rockies 5-4. In fact, the Orioles have won his last three starts.
Diamondback’s Rising Star
Arizona has the Rookie of the Year out of the National League. Corbin Carroll is going to win the award, despite having a pretty subpar second half of the season. Carroll still leads the Diamondbacks in hitting with his .279. The big story on the offensive side for Arizona has been the play of Christian Walker.
Walker has been tremendous with his MLB Player Stats showing 28 home runs and 87 runs batted in on the season. Arizona, as a team, is hitting .253, as they rank 13th in most offensive categories.
Veteran right-hander Zach Davies will get the baseball for Arizona. Davies has struggled in 2023, with a 1-5 record and a 6.93 earned run average. Davies has made 13 starts and allowed 48 earned runs over 62.1 innings. He went against the Reds on August 26th and got through five innings, in a game the Reds later won 8-7 in 11 innings.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks
The total of 9.5 runs is about right here. It’s hard to bet one side of the other on that one, as that’s right where we would have it. This game could easily go over but very well could stay under.
We will side with under, but no real bet on it. In the end, Arizona gets some late hitting to win this game, cashing the underdog Arizona Diamondbacks -102 over the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
This should be a pretty good baseball game. Arizona is desperate for wins, while Baltimore right now just keeps winning. Neither pitcher has a great advantage, and both teams have enough strength in their bullpen to keep the game competitive.
In the end, we will go with the most desperate team winning late.
- Our final Orioles vs Diamondbacks betting picks: Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. We hope you enjoy all our MLB Picks!
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