Braves vs. Orioles Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – May 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 7, 2023

The Atlanta Braves (23-11) and Baltimore Orioles (22-11) play a rubber match on Sunday at 11:35 AM ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1.

The Braves are favored (-165 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Orioles (+139). The matchup has an over/under set at 9 total runs.

The insights in the article below are based off odds valid as of May 7, 2023 at 11:14 AM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Braves vs Orioles Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Braves -165 +139 9

Braves Betting Insights

  • This season, the Braves have won 19 out of the 29 games, or 65.5%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • This season Atlanta has won nine of its 12 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -165 on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 62.3% chance to win.
  • Games involving Atlanta has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 21 of 34 chances this season.
  • The Braves are 17-17-0 against the spread this season.

Braves Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 6.1
HR 19
ERA 4.24
K/9 10.5

Orioles Betting Insights

  • The Orioles have been victorious in seven, or 50%, of the 14 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Baltimore has a win-loss record of 1-2 when favored by +139 or worse by bookmakers this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Orioles have a 41.8% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Baltimore has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 20 of 33 chances this season.
  • The Orioles have posted a record of 20-13-0 against the spread this season.

Orioles Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 6.5
HR 13
ERA 5.28
K/9 9.2

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Braves Probable Pitcher – Bryce Elder

  • Elder and his team have a record of 4-2-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • The right-hander allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
  • Elder will look to finish five or more innings for the seventh start in a row.
  • Elder’s team has won 75% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (3-1).
  • Elder’s team has a 5-1 record in his starts this season.
  • In games Elder has started this season, the teams are 4-2-0 at hitting the over.

Braves Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
A.J. Minter 17 16.2 21 7.02 0 7
Dylan Lee 16 15.1 19 2.93 6 0
Jesse Chávez 16 13 14 2.77 8 1
Nick Anderson 14 14.2 18 3.68 5 1
Kirby Yates 12 11.2 15 3.09 1 0

Orioles Probable Pitcher – Tyler Wells

  • Wells gets the start for the Orioles, his sixth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.34 ERA and 27 strikeouts through 35 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the righty tossed six innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up four earned runs while surrendering three hits.
  • Wells will aim to last five or more innings for his seventh straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing.
  • The Orioles were named the moneyline underdog for one Wells start this season — they lost.
  • Wells’ team has a 4-1 record in his starts this season.
  • Wells’ starts went over the run total two times in five games with a set total this season.

Orioles Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Bryan Baker 17 16.2 22 2.16 8 0
Cionel Pérez 16 13.1 11 4.73 6 0
Felix Bautista 15 14.2 28 1.84 0 7
Danny Coulombe 15 12 16 3.00 7 0
Michael Baumann 14 17.2 17 4.08 0 0

Braves Hitting Trends

  • The Braves have a 13-1 record this season in games when they belt two or more homers.
  • Atlanta has racked up five or more extra-base hits in nine games this season, and won each time.
  • The club has put up eight or more hits in 23 games this season, and is 20-3 in those contests.
  • Atlanta has won all of the 20 games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Braves have drawn at least five walks in 12 games this season, and are 9-3 in those contests.

Orioles Hitting Trends

  • They have won 10 of the 15 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • Baltimore has gone 7-1 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have a record of 14-7 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • Baltimore has won 17 of its 21 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • In nine games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 8-1

Braves vs. Orioles Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Braves (-165)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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