Yankees vs Orioles Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions

Yankees vs Orioles Betting Odds and Picks

The New York Yankees are in a significant slump. They had led the AL East for most of the season. But now they’re two games back of the Orioles after going 3-7 in their last ten games.

But you know what would heal the wounds? A series win over the Orioles before the All-Star break.

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The Yankees will call on Gerrit Cole to set the tone in the opening game. Cole hasn’t looked good this season. So far, he’s got a 6.75 ERA since returning to the mound. But he’s told media that he believes he’s getting closer to being his dominant self.

Sportsbooks believe he will get back to his regular form. Despite being on the road, the Yankees are -116 on the moneyline against the Baltimore Orioles. On the other hand, the total is set at 9, but the Under is juiced to -118.

Check out the Yankees vs Orioles betting odds and picks for Game 1 of this rivalry AL East series.

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Yankees vs Orioles Odds

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Starting Pitchers

While Gerrit Cole is a former Cy Young winner, he hasn’t been good since he returned from injury. Cole has struggled to earn strikeouts against righties and has allowed many fly balls against lefties.

On the other hand, the Orioles aren’t getting much out of Cade Povich. The young left-hander has been awful against both sides of the plate, with a 6.51 ERA on the season.

Team Analysis

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The New York Offense Will Wake Up

The New York Yankees have only hit a .164 ISO and wOBA of .306 against lefties over the last month. Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres, and Jahmai Jones have hit lefties consistently. However, the rest of the lineup hasn’t.

That said, the Yankees are facing lefty Cade Povich, who can’t seem to get anyone out. He’s allowed a .243 ISO and wOBA of .357 to righties and has given up a .227 ISO and wOBA of .380 to lefties. Additionally, he’s earned only 14.4% of strikeouts and has allowed 10.4% of walks.

The Yankees’ projected lineup has been patient at the plate, earning 12.3% of walks against lefties over the last 30 days.

Ultimately, any big-league lineup should have success against Povich right now. Remember that when reviewing the Yankees vs Orioles betting odds and picks.

Can’t Trust Cole Yet

At IBD, we’re numbers guys. Gerrit Cole hasn’t produced at all this returning to the mound. The right-handed ace has allowed a .275 ISO and wOBA of .409 over the last month. He’s also added 24.1% of strikeouts and 10.1% of walks.

Furthermore, Cole has allowed more fly balls than ground balls induced and has given up 26% of line drives.

That doesn’t pass the eye test at all.

Meanwhile, the Orioles have smacked a .216 ISO and wOBA of .371 with their projected lineup over the last month against righties. The same lineup has struck out 18.5% of the time and earned 8% of walks.

Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Jordan Westburg, Heston Kjerstad, and Cedric Mullins have established elite numbers against righties. What’s stopping them from being just as good against Cole right now?

Cole is putting up numbers that would get other pitchers released and demoted.

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