Prediction: Los Angeles Angels VS Baltimore Orioles 2025-06-13
What a delightful matchup we have here! The Los Angeles Angels, riding a three-game winning streak, are set to face the Baltimore Orioles, who are looking to snap their... well, let's just say, inconsistent season. The Orioles are favored at -161 on the moneyline, while the Angels are the underdogs at +137 (based on the FanDuel odds).
Let's dive into some key stats and trends. The Orioles have struggled as favorites, posting a 15-23 record in games they were expected to win. Meanwhile, the Angels have been excellent as underdogs, winning 47.2% of their games this season. That's a significant disparity in confidence. The Orioles' pitching staff has a 5.02 ERA, ranking 27th in MLB, while the Angels' staff has a 4.76 ERA, ranking 24th.
The starting pitchers for this matchup are... well, let's just say, not exactly the most dominant forces. Charlie Morton for the Orioles has a 2-7 record with a 6.59 ERA, while Jack Kochanowicz for the Angels has a 3-7 record. You might want to keep an eye on the over/under market for this one.
The Orioles' offense is led by Ryan O'Hearn (.308 batting average), Cedric Mullins (10 home runs), and Adley Rutschman (.229/.321/.376). For the Angels, Taylor Ward (18 home runs), Nolan Schanuel (.284 batting average), and Zach Neto (.281 with 12 doubles and 10 home runs) are the key players to watch.
Given these trends and stats, I'm inclined to side with the Angels as underdogs. Their ability to win as underdogs (47.2% win rate) is significantly better than the Orioles' performance as favorites (15-23 record). Additionally, the Orioles' pitching staff has been rocked for a 5.02 ERA, which could lead to a high-scoring game.
Best Bet: Los Angeles Angels +137 on the moneyline. If you're feeling adventurous, consider the Over 10.5, which has odds ranging from 1.82 to 2.0 across various bookmakers.
Keep in mind that, historically, underdogs win about 41% of the time in baseball, which makes the Angels a reasonable bet. Of course, there's always a healthy dose of variance in baseball, but I like the Angels' chances here.
Will the Angels extend their winning streak, or will the Orioles finally get their act together? Tune in to find out!
Created: June 13, 2025, 11:18 a.m. GMT