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Royals vs. Orioles Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/4)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Royals vs. Orioles on May 4, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Orioles vs. Royals

The Orioles take on the Royals on Thursday, May 4th 2023 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (20-10) vs. Kansas City Royals (8-23)
  • Date: Thursday, May 4th 2023
  • Time: 2:10 ET
  • Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

 

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Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles enter play ranked 2nd in the AL East with an overall record of 20-10. When playing away from home, the Orioles have played well posting a record of 11-6.

With an above .500 record against the runline at 17-13, Baltimore has been favored 60.0% of the time this season. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 17-12.

Baltimore pitcher Grayson Rodriguez gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 1-0. Heading into action, Grayson Rodriguez has an ERA of 4.07. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .245. Grayson Rodriguez has given up two home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .302. With a total of 11 walks, Rodriguez has a WHIP of 1.40.

Offensively, Baltimore has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.3 runs per game, ranks 8th in the MLB. The Orioles are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 8th at .259. Overall, the team has hit 36 home runs, placing them 12th. Throughout the season, Baltimore's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 7th best OBP of .337.

 

Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into today's game against Baltimore, the Royals have a record of just 8-23. This places the team 5th in the AL Central. Kansas City will be looking to pick things up at home, as they have gone just 2-13 to start the season.

Being favored one times in 31 games, Kansas City has a record against the runline of 11-20. The team's over/under record comes in at 15-14 with an average betting line of 9.

For Kansas City, Jordan Lyles will look to pick up a win over Baltimore, as he has a record of 0-5. Against the Orioles, Jordan Lyles is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.11. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .259 against the right-hander. Jordan Lyles has given up nine home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .365. Lyles' WHIP of 1.33 comes along with a total of 12 walks allowed.

This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 28th-ranked scoring team, averaging 3.5 runs per game. Together, the Royals offense has the 28th-ranked batting average, at .225. So far, home runs have hard to come by for the team, with just 25 home runs (26th). Kansas City's offense currently sits 30th in OBP, coming in at .282.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Orioles vs. Royals

Heading into today's matchup between Baltimore and Kansas City, the Orioles are the betting favorite at -165 on the moneyline. Baltimore's implied win probability sits at 62.26%. The MLB predictive model has the Orioles picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.

Recommended Betting Pick: Orioles Moneyline


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