Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Probable Pitchers

The probable starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in their upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Reds is John Means, who brings a promising track record to the mound. With Means on the bump, the Orioles will be relying on his impressive stats to secure a much-needed win against the Reds.

For the upcoming Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds game, the probable starting pitcher for the Reds is Andrew Abbott, a talented hurler who has racked up 27 strikeouts in 33 full innings pitched this season. With a respectable 3.27 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, Abbott is poised to give the Orioles' lineup a tough test on the mound.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

As the Baltimore Orioles prepare to take on the Cincinnati Reds, their strengths and weaknesses will be on full display. On the positive side, the Orioles have been explosive offensively, ranking 2nd in runs scored with 164, and boasting a league-leading 48 home runs. Adley Rutschman's .308 batting average has been a significant contributor to their success, while Gunnar Henderson's 10 home runs and 24 RBIs have provided a powerful punch in the middle of the lineup. However, the Orioles' tendency to strike out frequently, ranking 19th in the league with 256 K's, could be exploited by the Reds' pitching staff. Additionally, their struggles with getting on base via the walk, ranking 30th with just 78 free passes, may make it difficult to manufacture runs against a stingy Reds' defense. John Means will need to be sharp on the mound to give his team a chance to come out on top.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

As the Baltimore Orioles prepare to take on the Cincinnati Reds, they'll be faced with a formidable opponent that excels on the basepaths. The Reds' aggressive approach has yielded 55 stolen bases, good for 1st in the league, which could put pressure on the Orioles' defense. However, the Reds' bats have been inconsistent, with a .218 batting average and 306 strikeouts, ranking 28th and 5th in the league, respectively. The Orioles' pitching staff will need to be sharp to contain the Reds' most potent hitters, Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer, who boast a .288 average and 22 RBIs, respectively. If the Orioles can limit the Reds' speed and capitalize on their own scoring opportunities, they may be able to come out on top in this interleague matchup.

Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Injuries

Cincinnati Reds

• Justin Wilson (RP): Day-To-Day
• Frankie Montas (SP): 15-Day-IL
• TJ Friedl (CF): 10-Day-IL
• Ian Gibaut (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Alex Young (RP): 60-Day-IL

Baltimore Orioles

• Zach Peek (SP): Day-To-Day
• Luis Almeyda (SS): Out
• Terrin Vavra (RF): Day-To-Day
• Max Wagner (3B): Day-To-Day
• Austin Hays (LF): 10-Day-IL

Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds

The Baltimore Orioles are currently favored to win, listed at -120, after the opening odds had the Cincinnati Reds as slight favorites at -105. The total for the game is set at 9.5, indicating a potentially high-scoring matchup.

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Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction

The Orioles' bats will be buzzing like a swarm of bees as they take down the Reds 6-4, but only if the Cincinnati bullpen doesn't suddenly develop a case of close-but-no-cigar-itis again.

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Orioles vs Reds

Tyler Stephenson (CIN) Over 0.5 Home Runs +390

• Grade: B+
• Expected Value: +1.3%
• Odds to Hit: 27.2%
• Bet Units: 2.1
• Fair Odds: +268
• Market Width: 111

Anthony Santander (OF) - BAL
Under 0.5 Home Runs -255

• They're projected for 0.2 HR.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 86.7% (26-4) (impl -650)
• • Last 25 92.0% (23-2) (impl -1150)
• • Last 20 90.0% (18-2) (impl -900)
• • Last 15 93.3% (14-1) (impl -1400)
• • Last 10 100.0% (10-0)
• • Last 5 100.0% (5-0)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)