Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 4, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction 5/4

The Kansas City Royals are set to play against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 04, 2025, at 1:35 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night as these two teams meet on the field.

Royals vs. Orioles Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 110. The Royals have a better record and a strong pitching staff, which gives them an edge against the Orioles.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-116). Both teams have struggled with batting averages, and the Royals’ pitching has been solid, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 11-5 this season.
  • The Baltimore Orioles have a division record of 6-6.
  • On May 2nd, 2025, the Orioles won 3-0 against the Royals in a spring training game.
  • Ryan O’Hearn hit a home run for the Orioles on May 2nd, 2025, against the Royals.
  • The Royals’ Michael Wacha allowed 7 hits and 3 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Orioles on May 2nd, 2025.

Royals vs Orioles Preview

The Kansas City Royals will take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game is set for Sunday, May 04, 2025, starting at 1:35 PM. Fans will see Michael Lorenzen on the mound for the Royals. Lorenzen has a record of 3-3 this season with an ERA of 3.48. He has pitched 33 2/3 innings and struck out 28 batters.

Kyle Gibson will pitch for the Orioles. He has only appeared in one game this season. In that game, he pitched 3 2/3 innings and has an ERA of 22.09. The Orioles will hope for a better performance from him in this game. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone early.

Orioles Look to Mullins and O’Hearn for Offensive Spark

Cedric Mullins is leading the Orioles with strong numbers. He has played 30 games and has a batting average of .257. Mullins also leads the team in home runs with 6 and has 20 RBIs. Ryan O’Hearn has been a key player for the Orioles. In 24 games, he has a batting average of .300. O’Hearn matches Mullins with 6 home runs and has 13 RBIs. Adley Rutschman has played in 30 games but has a lower batting average of .217. He has hit 4 home runs and driven in 9 runs. Rutschman is dealing with a hand injury but is expected to play.

Kansas City Royals Rely on Witt Jr. and Garcia

Bobby Witt Jr. stands out for the Royals this season. He has played in 34 games with a batting average of .302. Witt Jr. leads the team with 20 runs and has driven in 15 RBIs. Maikel Garcia is another key player for the Royals. Garcia has a batting average of .307 over 33 games. He has scored 12 runs and contributed 12 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power to the lineup. He has hit 5 home runs, the most on the team. Despite a lower batting average of .181, he leads with 21 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a better record this season, standing at 18-16 compared to the Orioles’ 13-19. This gives the Royals an edge in the MoneyLine prediction. Their pitching staff has a strong ERA of 3.08, which ranks 4th, while the Orioles struggle with a 5.25 ERA, ranking 29th. Michael Lorenzen, the Royals’ starting pitcher, has a solid ERA of 3.48, making him a reliable choice against the Orioles’ Kyle Gibson, who has an ERA of 22.09.

For the Over/Under prediction, both teams have had challenges with batting averages. The Royals have a batting average of .231, and the Orioles are at .224. These stats suggest a lower-scoring game. The Royals’ pitching has been consistent, allowing them to maintain a low batting average against of .227. With both teams struggling to hit, the Under 9.5 is a reasonable pick for this game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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