Orioles vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 22, 2023

April 22, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Baltimore Orioles (12-7) will put their four-game win streak to the test when they host the Detroit Tigers (7-11) Saturday at 7:05 PM ET on Fox Sports 1. Oddsmakers consider the Orioles -179 favorites to extend their streak, while the Tigers are +152 underdogs looking for the upset.

Baltimore’s Kyle Gibson gets the start, and he’ll go against Detroit’s Joey Wentz.

Orioles vs. Tigers Odds

Orioles odds to win: -179
Tigers odds to win: +152
Spread: Orioles -1.5
Total: 8 runs

Orioles vs. Tigers Promo Codes

DRAFTKINGS MLB Promo
Bet $5, Win $150 BONUS BETS
BET NOW!
CAESARS MLB Promo
Get Up To $1,500 in Bet Credits
BET NOW!
FANDUEL MLB Promo
Bet $5 Get $200
BET NOW!
BETMGM MLB Promo
$1K First Bet Offer
BET NOW!

Game Time and Information

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 7:05 PM ET
TV: Fox Sports 1

Exclusive Apple TV Friday Night Baseball Pass
Sign Up to Watch Friday Night Baseball Exclusive on Apple TV+

Watch 7 Days For Free

Who Will Win Orioles vs. Tigers?

Orioles and Tigers Betting Trends

The Orioles have a 7-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 77.8% of those games).

When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -179 or shorter, Baltimore has a 4-1 record (winning 80% of its games).

The Tigers have entered the game as underdogs 18 times this season and won seven, or 38.9%, of those games.

Detroit is 3-7 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +152 or more on the moneyline.

The Orioles have played in 19 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 11 times (11-7-1).

The Tigers and their opponents have hit the over in nine of their 18 games with a total this season.

Orioles Stats & Insights

The Orioles score the 10th-most runs in baseball (101 total, 5.3 per game).

Baltimore ranks 10th-best in MLB action with 24 total home runs.

The Orioles are 14th in the majors with a .248 batting average.

Baltimore strikes out nine times per game to rank 16th in the majors.

The pitching staff for the Orioles has a collective 8.7 K/9, which ranks 16th in the majors.

Baltimore has a 4.49 team ERA that ranks 17th among all MLB pitching staffs.

Tigers Stats & Insights

The Tigers have scored 58 runs (just 3.2 per game) this season, which ranks last in MLB.

Detroit has hit just 14 homers this season, which ranks 27th in the majors.

The Tigers rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .216.

Detroit ranks 13th in strikeouts per game (9.4) among MLB offenses.

The Tigers strike out just 7.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in MLB.

Detroit has pitched to a 5.05 ERA this season, which ranks 24th in baseball.

Orioles Key Players to Watch

Gibson makes the start for the Orioles, his fifth of the season. He is 3-0 with a 4.18 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings pitched.

Adley Rutschman has been key for Baltimore with four home runs, 14 RBI and a batting average of .292 this season.

Cedric Mullins has collected 18 hits this season and has an OBP of .386. He’s slugging .420 on the year.

Jorge Mateo is slashing .362/.418/.638 this season for the Orioles.

Ryan Mountcastle leads Baltimore in home runs (six) and runs batted in (20) this season while batting .210.

Tigers Key Players to Watch

The Tigers’ Wentz (0-2) will make his fourth start of the season.

Spencer Torkelson has accumulated a team-best nine runs batted in.

Kerry Carpenter has shown his power as he leads his team with three home runs.

Nick Maton has accumulated a team-best three home runs and nine runs batted in.

Riley Greene has a club-leading .247 batting average.

Orioles and Tigers Injuries

Orioles: Mychal Givens: 15 Day IL (Knee), Dillon Tate: 15 Day IL (Elbow), John Means: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jorge Mateo: day-to-day (Hip)

Tigers: Austin Meadows: 10 Day IL (Anxiety), Matt Manning: 15 Day IL (Foot), Beau Brieske: 15 Day IL (Arm), Casey Mize: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tarik Skubal: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Freddy Pacheco: 60 Day IL (Elbow)