by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2022
Game Time: 7:05 pm ET, Thursday, July 7, 2022
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Where to Watch: MASN2
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels -110, Orioles -110; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels -105, Orioles -115; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels -105, Orioles -115; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 37-45 (1st place, AL West)
Baltimore Orioles: 38-44 (5th place, AL East)
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Los Angeles Angels: 3-7 last 10
Baltimore Orioles: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles Preview and Analysis
The Angels enter this game on a 4 game losing streak. They lost their last series against the Houston Astros getting swept 3-0 in a 3-game series. They enter this game with a 37-45 record overall and have a road record of 16-22. This is the series opener of a 4-game series with the Orioles on Thursday with the series finale of their series against the Miami Marlins still to be played on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 19th in the MLB with a .694 OPS. Shohei Ohtani is their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Michael Lorenzen is making his start in this game on Thursday. He is 6-6 with a 4.94 ERA this season. His team lost their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 7 ER, 3 HR, and 2 BB with 3 Ks on 8 hits through 3 IP against the Houston Astros.
The Orioles enter this game on a 3 game winning streak. They lost their last series against the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in a 3-game series. They enter this game with a 38-44 record overall and have a home record of 20-17. This is the 1st game of a 4-game series with the Angels on Thursday with the 3rd game of their series against the Texas Rangers still to be played on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 22nd in the MLB with a .685 OPS. Spenser Watkins is on the mound on Wednesday while Jordan Lyles will be throwing the first pitch in this game on Thursday. He is 4-7 with a 4.70 ERA this season. His team lost their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 1 ER, 1 HR, and 1 BB with 7 Ks on 4 hits through 6.1 IP against the Minnesota Twins.
Angels vs Orioles Prediction
The current betting odds have the Orioles listed as a slight favorite in this game. These two teams come into this game trending in very different directions though as the Angels have not been playing well this season after a very hot start to the year and the Orioles have been heating up on a win streak and are scoring a lot of runs in their games. The Orioles are last place in the AL East but they almost have an even record and they actually have a winning record at home this season as they have played their best there. They have been a money making team all season as well as betting them blindly in every single game this season would put backers up +10 units. The Angels have also been a team that have done nothing but lost money and they are in the middle of another one of their slumps here. The Orioles will keep on improving as the season goes and they will likely stay hot over the cold Angels here at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Orioles to win this game.
Angels Orioles Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Thursday, July 7, 2022 (7:05 pm ET start time) is Orioles 8 Angels 4.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 37-45 (-17.6 Units) ML in all games. 16-22 (-6.8 Units) ML in road games. 31-21 OVER against AL East opponents.
Baltimore Orioles: 38-44 (+11.6 Units) ML in all games. 20-17 (+9 Units) ML in home games. 12-5 OVER at home when the money line is +125 to -125.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: D. Fletcher (SS) Mid July - Groin. M. Duffy (3B) Out indefinitely - Back. A. Rendon (3B) out for season - Wrist.
Baltimore Orioles: A. Hays (CF) Ques Wed - Wrist. K. Bradish (SP) Mid July - Shoulder. T. Lakins Sr. (RP) Out indefinitely - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
"We came back, we fought, we've been doing everything we can." - Bill Haselman after his team’s loss against the Marlins on Tuesday.
"That's a great feeling, to be in the fight all night and to come out on top. We had a lot of chances to end it early, but it's huge for our pitching staff to know they have guys they can count on if they don't come out strong." - Cedric Mullins after their win against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Jonathan Villar (S) 3B
Mike Trout (R) CF
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Taylor Ward (R) RF
Jared Walsh (L) 1B
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Max Stassi (R) C
Brandon Marsh (L) LF
Andrew Velazquez (S) SS
Baltimore Orioles
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Trey Mancini (R) 1B
Anthony Santander (S) RF
Adley Rutschman (S) DH
Ramon Urias (R) 3B
Rougned Odor (L) 2B
Ryan McKenna (R) LF
Robinson Chirinos (R) C
Jorge Mateo (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Taylor Ward (.303)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (77)
Home Runs: Mike Trout (23)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (51)
Stolen Bases: Andrew Velazquez (10)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (7)
Saves: Raisel Iglesias (15)
ERA: Janson Junk (0.00)
Baltimore Orioles
Batting Average: Trey Mancini (.281)
Hits: Cedric Mullins (85)
Home Runs: Anthony Santander (15)
RBI: Austin Hays (45)
Stolen Bases: Jorge Mateo (20)
Wins: Tyler Wells (7)
Saves: Jorge Lopez (13)
ERA: Cionel Perez (1.03)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (Interim)
Baltimore Orioles: Brandon Hyde (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
