Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics 8/18/2023 Odds, Forecast and Picks

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics 8/18/2023 – As soon as the Baltimore Orioles take the field against Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, baseball fans can anticipate an exciting contest. While the Orioles have shown their dominance against Athletics recently, Oakland will fight hard to defend its home turf – both teams bring their best game for this matchup, promising thrills, skill, and potentially jaw-dropping moments. The MLB betting picks tonight are updated online for bettors to place their bets on this exciting game. This is going to be an unbalanced game between two rivals. The Orioles are one of the top teams in the league and the Athletics remain the worst team in the majors.

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics 8/18/2023

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics 8/18/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Orioles	-1.5 (-105)	8.5 o (-115)	-170
Athletics	+1.5 (-115)	8.5 u (-105)	+156

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Baltimore Orioles

Orioles players have shown great heart when facing Oakland Athletics over recent games. Over their last seven outings against them, the Orioles have secured five victories, showing they possess an edge against this Oakland squad. Furthermore, 13 out of their last 20 road wins show their ability to perform under pressure on unfamiliar terrain – an impressive away record that may prove crucial when competing against an Athletics squad determined to regain dominance.

As both teams prepare for this showdown, key performances of key players could play an integral part in determining the outcome. Adley Rutschman and Anthony Santander will be central figures for the Orioles this season. Rutschman boasts an outstanding.267 batting average with an outstanding slugging percentage of.425, making him an exceptional offensive force with 16 homers and 58 RBIs to create scoring opportunities for his team. Santander – sporting an equally impressive.247 average with 21 home runs and 65 RBIs – will set the tone for their team’s offensive strategy.

As soon as teams take to the field, pitching performances will be vital in dictating gameplay. Esteury Ruiz and Shea Langeliers of the Athletics are well-versed in handling difficult situations; their ability to read opposing batters will play a vital role in limiting Oriole’s offense; however, Adley Rutschman and Anthony Santander will eagerly be looking to show their batting prowess against Athletics pitchers.

Players to watch: Adley Rutschman C (GP 116, AB 445, R 60, H 119, 2B 20, 3B 1, HR 16, RBI 58, TB 189, BB 67, SO 78, SB 0, AVG 0.267, OBP 0.362, SLG 0.425, OPS 0.787, WAR 2.6, Anthony Santander RF (GP 116, AB 441, R 59, H 109, 2B 29, 3B 1, HR 21, RBI 65, TB 203, BB 47, SO 115, SB 3, AVG 0.247, OBP 0.323, SLG 0.46, OPS 0.783, WAR 2.2

Oakland Athletics

On the flip side, the Athletics have experienced some difficulties of their own in recent outings, going 1-5 in their last six games to prove themselves against Baltimore Orioles. Yet despite recent struggles they’ve maintained a remarkable 4-1 home record against Orioles that shows they thrive when in familiar environments.

Esteury Ruiz and Shea Langeliers represent two key weapons for the Athletics. Ruiz can provide scoring chances with his 48 stolen bases and.251 batting average, while Langeliers contributes 11 homers and 39 RBIs to their offensive lineup, which will be crucial in challenging the Oriole’s pitching staff.

Orioles fans have an edge against Oakland Athletics with their recent performance: five wins out of seven matches against them have gone in favor of Baltimore. However, Oakland is known for their resilience at home and will surely seek an equal playing experience against their opponent.

Players to watch: Esteury Ruiz CF (GP 95, AB 366, R 37, H 92, 2B 21, 3B 1, HR 2, RBI 37, TB 121, BB 15, SO 80, SB 48, AVG 0.251, OBP 0.304, SLG 0.331, OPS 0.634, WAR -0.1, Shea Langeliers C (GP 101, AB 340, R 36, H 69, 2B 14, 3B 3, HR 11, RBI 39, TB 122, BB 27, SO 111, SB 2, AVG 0.203, OBP 0.269, SLG 0.359, OPS 0.628, WAR 0.5

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics Betting Numbers

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Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Oakland.
Orioles is 13-7 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games played on a Friday.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games played on a Friday when on the road.

Oakland Athletics

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 9 games.
Oakland are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games against Baltimore.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 games at home.
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American League.