The Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 05/09/26

The Athletics continued their quest to the top of the AL West standings in the season in the series opener on Friday night, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at Camden Yards. The Athletics now sit 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners for first in the division, and are the only team in the group with a record above .500. The Athletics send their ace this season to the mound for Game 2, as Aaron Civale will face Shane Baz.

Civale has a 2.95 ERA this season, which could be a bit misleading given his 1.34 WHIP. Despite the good numbers and ability to get himself out of trouble this season, he has a 4.21 xERA, which could be a bit more conducive to what he is bringing to the mound this season. Nevertheless, the Orioles are 3-7 over their last 10 games and could struggle again in this matchup.

Baz has been a bit inconsistent this season, recording a 4.99 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. He also allowed 4 or more earned runs in 4 of his 7 starts this season, setting the stage for a potential offensive battle in this game if Civale regresses to the mean. With Camden Yards ranking as one of the best hitters’ ballparks, and both pitchers in line for a potential blowup in this spot, we’ll take this game to be high-scoring and hit the over.

Athletics vs Orioles prediction: Over 9.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number. 

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