The Baltimore Orioles (47-24) travel to face off against the New York Yankees (50-24) on Tuesday, June 18th. This game will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York and televised on TBS. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Yankees are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Sox. First pitch is set for 6:05 CT.
Orioles vs Yankees
Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Phillies with an 8-3 win. Leading up to the game, the Orioles were the slight favorite at -136 on the money line. It was a big second inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Phillies could only score three runs, all of which came in the 5th.
Corbin Burnes put together a good start for the Orioles, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. Baltimore’s offense was carried by Jordan Westburg, who went 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.
The Orioles are 47-24 overall this season, putting them 2nd in the AL East, 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. Baltimore heads into today’s game having won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Phillies with a win. So far, they have been great against other teams in the AL East, going 17-6 this season.
At home, the Orioles have gone 25-14 this season, and they have been really good on the road, posting a record of 22-10. As the favorite, the Orioles are 39-20 this season, and they are 8-4 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 16-4-3 and have won three straight series.
The Orioles have been a solid bet on the run line this season, posting a 44-27 record overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 22-10. Their average run margin this season is +1.6 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in 12 straight road games.
Today’s over/under line of 9 runs is higher than the average line for Orioles games this season, which is set at 8 runs. Baltimore has played in 55 games with lower lines than 9 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 35-26.
Albert Suárez Gets The Start For The Orioles
Right-hander Albert Suárez gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Yankees on the road. He has made seven starts this year and is 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA. Suárez most recently pitched on June 11th, where he picked up the win after going 5 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. In that outing, he gave up four hits, three walks, and didn’t allow a homer. Suárez has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he has 7.46 strikeouts and 2.82 walks.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Orioles have been the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per game. Not only do the Orioles lead the league in home runs, but they also have the top slugging percentage in the league and are 3rd in OPS. Anthony Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the team’s top two power threats, with Rutschman’s 14 homers ranking 3rd on the team and Henderson’s 22 homers being the 2nd most in the league.
Anthony Santander has struggled with his batting average this season, hitting just .231, but he has been hot of late, going 7/22 in his last six games with three homers. Gunnar Henderson has put together a 10-game hitting streak, and Cedric Mullins has also been swinging a hot bat, coming in with a five-game hitting streak.
The Yankees will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 9-3 loss. New York was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Red Sox scored seven times in the second.
Marcus Stroman took the loss for the Yankees, going only five innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. Aaron Judge had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Jose Trevino also had a solo homer.
The Yankees come into today’s game vs. the Orioles with an overall record of 50-24, and they lead the AL East by 1.5 games over the Orioles. New York is at home today, where they are 22-10 this season. The Yankees have been really good on the road, putting together a mark of 28-14.
So far, the Yankees have gone just 9-10 in AL East games. New York lost the final two games of their series vs. the Red Sox and are just 5-5 over their last 10. This season, the Yankees have been really good in night games, going 32-13.
When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. They have a run line record of 44-30 on the season, and are 18-14 against the run line at home. As an underdog, they are 14-3 against the run line.
The New York Yankees are playing the Baltimore Orioles at home today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Yankees’ games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 35-37. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 1-6-2. So far this season, only 10.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their games have gone over the line in each of their last two contests.
Nestor Cortes Gets The Start For The Yankees
New York is starting Nestor Cortes today vs. the Orioles, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-5 and an ERA of 3.59. So far this year, he has made 15 starts, and opponents are batting .233 off the left-hander. Cortes has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 8.21 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cortes gave up two earned runs in seven innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts.
Yankees Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Yankees have been one of the best offensive teams in the league, as they are 3rd in runs per game (5.1), and are also near the top of the league in home runs and team batting average. New York’s offense has been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Collectively, the team has the league’s top home run hitter in Aaron Judge, who also leads the MLB with 64 RBIs.
Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been a dynamic duo at the top of the Yankees lineup, as Soto is batting .315 this season, and Judge is hitting .299. Judge has also been one of the league’s top power threats, with 26 homers. Giancarlo Stanton has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/17 in his last four games, including a home run.
Orioles vs Yankees Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Orioles vs. Yankees game is that the Yankees will come out on top by a score of 6-5. Given that they are the money line favorites, we recommend taking the Yankees to win at -153.
Looking at some potential player props, we have Nestor Cortes finishing with six strikeouts, which would have him finishing eighth among all starters today. As for Albert Suarez, he’s projected to finish with six strikeouts, which would have him at 13th.
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Last updated:June 18, 2024 Orioles, Yankees