Orioles vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Baltimore Orioles will take the field against the Los Angeles Angels (22-22) on Thursday. The game begins at 12:35 PM ET on MLB Network, with the Orioles listed as -169 favorites on the moneyline.

Baltimore’s Tyler Wells and Los Angeles’ Tyler Anderson have been named the starters for this contest.

Orioles vs. Angels Odds

  • Orioles odds to win: -169
  • Angels odds to win: +144
  • Spread: Orioles -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
  • Time: 12:35 PM ET
  • TV: MLB Network
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    Who Will Win Orioles vs. Angels?

    Orioles and Angels Betting Trends

    The Orioles have won 19 of the 23 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (82.6%).

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -169 or shorter, Baltimore has gone 9-1 (90%).

    This season, the Angels have been the underdog 17 times and won seven, or 41.2%, of those games.

    Los Angeles has played as an underdog of +144 or more twice this season and split those games.

    The Orioles have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 43 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 21 of those games (21-19-3).

    The Angels and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 21 of their 44 opportunities.

    Orioles Stats & Insights

    The Orioles score the eighth-most runs in baseball (215 total, five per game).

    Baltimore is 13th in baseball with 51 total home runs.

    The Orioles rank 13th in MLB with a .251 batting average.

    Baltimore’s hitters strike out 8.2 times per game, the eighth-lowest average in MLB.

    The Orioles pitching staff ranks ninth in the majors with a collective 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Baltimore’s 4.10 team ERA ranks 15th among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Angels Stats & Insights

    The Angels are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking seventh with 222 total runs this season.

    Los Angeles’ 57 home runs rank eighth in Major League Baseball.

    The Angels have a team batting average of .258 this season, which ranks ninth among MLB teams.

    Los Angeles is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking 10th with an average of 8.3 strikeouts per game.

    The Angels strike out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 15th in MLB.

    Los Angeles has the 19th-ranked ERA (4.42) in the majors this season.

    Orioles Key Players to Watch

    Wells gets the start for the Orioles, his eighth of the season. He is 3-1 with a 2.68 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings pitched.

    Cedric Mullins leads Baltimore in runs batted in with 34 while batting .261.

    Adley Rutschman has 44 hits and an OBP of .402 to go with a slugging percentage of .445 this season.

    Ryan Mountcastle leads Baltimore in home runs with nine. He’s driven in 30 runs and is slugging .478.

    Jorge Mateo has 30 hits and an OBP of .307 to go with a slugging percentage of .470 this season.

    Angels Key Players to Watch

    Anderson (1-0) will take the mound for the Angels, his eighth start of the season.

    Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels with 29 runs batted in.

    Hunter Renfroe has put his power on display as he leads his team with 10 home runs.

    Mike Trout has 10 doubles, nine home runs and 19 walks while batting .275.

    Taylor Ward has four doubles, four home runs and 17 walks while hitting .239.

    Orioles and Angels Injuries

    Orioles: Ramón Urías: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Mychal Givens: 15 Day IL (Knee), Dillon Tate: 15 Day IL (Elbow), John Means: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Angels: Anthony Rendon: 10 Day IL (Groin), Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Jared Walsh: 10 Day IL (Headaches), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Elbow), José Suarez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Aaron Loup: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Logan O’Hoppe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tucker Davidson: day-to-day (Leg)

    Orioles vs. Angels Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Orioles 4, Angels 3
  • Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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