“Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics: Series Finale Preview and Prediction”

The Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics are set to face off in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Orioles, with a record of 17-9, are the favorites to win the series over the Athletics, who are currently 11-17.

Albert Suarez will take the mound for the Orioles, while Paul Blackburn will be starting for the Athletics. The Orioles are favored at -190 on the moneyline, with the Athletics at +157. The spread is set at Orioles -1.5, with a total of 8.5 runs.

In terms of betting trends, the Orioles have been successful in games where they were favored on the moneyline, winning 63.6% of those matchups. The Athletics, on the other hand, have won just 34.6% of their games as underdogs this season.

The Orioles boast a strong offense, ranking third in MLB with 5.6 runs per game and hitting an MLB-high 41 home runs. The Athletics, on the other hand, have struggled offensively, ranking 29th in the league with just 2.8 runs per game.

Key players to watch for the Orioles include Gunnar Henderson, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, and Adley Rutschman, who leads the team in batting average. For the Athletics, Shea Langeliers leads the team in home runs and RBIs.

In terms of injuries, the Orioles have several players on the injured list, including Austin Hays and John Means, while the Athletics have players like Miguel Andújar and J.D. Davis sidelined.

The prediction for the game is a 4-2 victory for the Orioles, with the total runs staying under 8.5. For those looking to bet on the game, be sure to check out our in-depth guide on betting on baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.