The Chicago Cubs (33-37) will try to sweep a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles (43-27), at 1:05 PM ET on Sunday.
The Orioles (-114 on the moneyline) meet the Cubs (-104) in an expected close contest. The over/under for this game is 9.
The betting insights in the article below use the latest odds as of June 18, 2023 at 1:13 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Orioles vs Cubs Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | -114 | -104 | 9 |
Orioles Betting Insights
- This season, the Orioles have been favored 34 times and won 26, or 76.5%, of those games.
- Baltimore is 25-6 this season when entering a game favored by -114 or more on the moneyline.
- The Orioles have a 53.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- Games involving Baltimore has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 34 of 70 chances this season.
- The Orioles have an ATS record of 43-27-0 in 70 games with a spread this season.
Orioles Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.45 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have been underdogs in 36 games this season and have come away with the win 14 times (38.9%) in those contests.
- Chicago has a win-loss record of 13-20 when favored by -104 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 51% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 35 of its 70 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Cubs are 36-34-0 against the spread in their 70 games that had a posted line this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.5 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.93 |
| K/9 | 8.1 |
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Orioles Probable Pitcher – Dean Kremer
- When Kremer starts, his team is 9-5-0 against the spread this season.
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Kremer has pitched five or more innings in 11 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 14 chances this season.
- When Kremer starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 2-2.
- Kremer’s team has won nine of his 14 starts this season.
- Games Kremer has started this season hit the over nine times in 14 chances.
Orioles Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Baumann | 31 | 36.1 | 38 | 4.21 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryan Baker | 31 | 29.2 | 37 | 3.34 | 10 | 0 |
| Felix Bautista | 29 | 32.1 | 66 | 1.11 | 0 | 18 |
| Danny Coulombe | 28 | 23.1 | 32 | 2.70 | 12 | 0 |
| Yeinier Cano | 28 | 35 | 34 | 1.03 | 15 | 4 |
Cubs Probable Pitcher – Jameson Taillon
- Taillon makes the start for the Cubs, his 12th of the season. He is 2-4 with a 6.70 ERA and 44 strikeouts over 48 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his last time out on Wednesday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- Taillon will try to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 4.4 innings per outing.
- He has had one outing this season that he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The Cubs are 1-4 in Taillon’s five starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Taillon’s team has won two of his 11 starts.
- Taillon has started 11 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in seven of them.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Merryweather | 29 | 30.1 | 43 | 3.26 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Fulmer | 28 | 29.1 | 35 | 5.52 | 5 | 1 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 27 | 29.2 | 45 | 2.73 | 12 | 3 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 24 | 32 | 33 | 1.97 | 7 | 4 |
| Michael Rucker | 21 | 26.1 | 30 | 4.78 | 0 | 0 |
Orioles Hitting Trends
- The Orioles have a 21-9 record in games this season when they smash at least two homers.
- Baltimore is 18-2 in games this season when it has put up five or more extra-base hits.
- The team is 31-15 in the games this season it has put up eight or more hits.
- Baltimore is 32-8 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Orioles have drawn five or more walks in 19 games this season, and are 16-3 in those contests.
Cubs Hitting Trends
- They are 14-11 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- Chicago has won 10 of its 12 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
- They have won 33 of the 47 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- In 31 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 25-6.
- In 28 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 14-14
Orioles vs. Cubs Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-104)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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