The Atlanta Braves (35-28) travel to face off against the Baltimore Orioles (43-22) on Tuesday, June 11th. This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore and televised on BSSO. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Braves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 5:35 CT.
Braves vs Orioles
The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with an 8-5 loss. Atlanta was the heavy favorite going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Nationals scored seven times in the 4th.
Offensively, the Braves only had five fewer hits than the Nationals but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Jarred Kelenic was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.
Atlanta is on the road to take on the Orioles, having dropped three straight games. These three losses came in the final three games of their series vs. the Nationals. Currently, they are 2nd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by nine games. So far, they are 12-11 in divisional games.
As the favorite, the Braves have gone 34-24 this season and just 1-4 as the underdog. Atlanta has an overall record of 35-28 and is 12-7-2 in series this year. At home, the Braves are 19-12 compared to 16-16 on the road.
Atlanta has a run line record of 31-32 this season, with a run line record of 17-15 on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 3-2 against the run line as an underdog this season.
The Braves will be on the road against the Orioles today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8.4 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for the Braves this season is 23-38, and their games have had an average line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 4-2. The over has hit in their last two games.
Max Fried Gets The Start For The Braves
Max Fried has been pitching well for the Braves this season, as he comes into the game with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.93. Fried has made 12 starts this year and has pitched two complete games and one shutout. In his last outing, Fried picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits. He also had an impressive 13 strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Fried’s ERA on the road is 7.0 compared to 5.19 at home.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Marcell Ozuna has been a big part of the Braves’ offense this season, as he is batting .312 with 18 homers and 55 RBIs. Ozuna has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/26 in his last seven games. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has nine homers and 34 RBIs but is batting just .239 this season.
As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the 9th best team batting average in the league. Atlanta’s offense has been patient at the plate this season, but they are just 23rd in the league in walks.
The Orioles’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rays, closing out their series with a 5-2 win. After allowing one run to the Rays in the bottom of the first, the Orioles responded with a run of their own and added another in the 3rd inning. Baltimore went on to close out the Rays with a 2-run 7th.
Corbin Burnes put together a good start for the Orioles, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six Rays batters. Gunnar Henderson was hot at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.
Baltimore is 43-22 overall and trails the Yankees by 2.5 games for the AL East lead. The Orioles have won four straight games, and they went 4-0 in their most recent series vs. the Rays. So far, they have been really good against other AL East teams, going 17-6.
At home, the Orioles are 21-12 and have been really good on the road, putting together a record of 22-10. As the underdog, Baltimore is 7-4 this year, and they are 1-1 as the home underdog. The Orioles’ overall series record is 14-4-3 this year.
When betting the run line, the Orioles have been a solid play this season, going 40-25 overall. They are 18-15 at home and 22-10 on the road. They are 31-23 as the favorite but have been a great bet as the underdog, going 9-2. Their average run differential is +1.6 runs per game, and they have a run differential of +1.3 runs per game at home and +1.9 runs per game on the road.
The Orioles are at home today against the Braves, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Baltimore’s games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 33-24. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 9-5-2. Overall, 52.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
Albert Suárez Gets The Start For The Orioles
Through six starts, Albert Suárez has yet to take a loss, as he is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.83. Suárez has made 13 appearances this season and has a WHIP of 1.02. In his last outing, the right-hander finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work against the Blue Jays. Looking back over his last three starts, Suárez has finished with a no-decision in each outing. He has allowed one homer in each of his last three trips to the mound.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
Adley Rutschman has been swinging a hot bat for the Orioles, going 9/26 in his last six games, including three home runs and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .306 with 13 homers, which is 3rd on the team and 6th in the league. Gunnar Henderson has been even better in terms of power, as his 21 homers are 2nd in the MLB, and he is batting .274 for the season.
As a team, the Orioles are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Not only do they lead the league in homers, but they also have the best isolated power figure in the league.
Braves vs Orioles Prediction
With the Orioles at +115 to pick up the win, this is a great payout for a team that we have coming out on top. We actually have the Orioles winning this one by a score of 6-4. If you’re looking for a payout, we would recommend taking the Orioles on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Albert Suarez finishing with six strikeouts compared to Max Fried with five. Suarez is also projected to go longer in this one, and with the Orioles having a better chance to pick up the win, he is a good option if you’re looking for a starting pitcher.
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Last updated:June 11, 2024 Braves, Orioles