Last Updated on June 9, 2023 10:32 am by Alex Becker
Royals vs. Orioles Prediction & Odds
The Kansas City Royals travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles in a Friday night showdown at 7:05 PM ET on Apple TV+ in the first game of a three-game set.
Can the Orioles win the game outright as money-line home favorites?
Projected starting pitchers: Daniel Lynch (KC) vs. Tyler Wells (BAL)
The Kansas City Royals are 18-44 straight up this year. Kansas City is 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Royals are 21-41 ATS this season.
The Baltimore Orioles are 38-24 straight up this year. Baltimore is 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Orioles are 38-24 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
917 Kansas City Royals (+150) at 918 Baltimore Orioles (-179); O/U 8
7:05 PM ET, Friday, June 9, 2023
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
Royals vs. Orioles Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 94% of public bets are currently on the Orioles money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Kansas City Royals DFS Spin
Kansas City first baseman Nick Pratto drove in the team’s only run in their 6-1 loss to Miami on Wednesday. Hitting leadoff, Pratto recorded an RBI single in the third inning off of Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. Nick Pratto is having a terrific season as he’s slashing a blistering .299/.395/.465 with 9 doubles, 4 homers, and 16 RBIs on the campaign. Pratto has an OPS of .939 on the road this season and Oriole Park is a hitter’s haven, making Pratto worth consideration in most DFS formats.
Baltimore Orioles DFS Spin
Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias was the team’s most impactful player in their 6-3 comeback win over the Brewers on Thursday afternoon. Hitting out of the ninth spot, Urias went 3 for 4 with a single, a double, and a home run on the day. Urias has a respectable on-base percentage of .343 across 143 plate appearances this season. Urias also has a .795 OPS at home compared to .559 OPS on the road, and the fact that this game is being played in Baltimore could offer him some additional DFS value on Friday night.
Royals vs. Orioles MLB Betting Trends
Kansas City is 16-35 in their last 51 games following a loss.
Kansas City is 19-42 in their last 61 games against the American League East.
Baltimore is 21-7 in their last 28 Friday games.
Baltimore is 8-1 in their last 9 games when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals vs. Orioles Betting Prediction
The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the surprise contenders in 2023. They have the third-best record in the American League at 38-24. Baltimore has also feasted on southpaws as they are 12-5 in their last 17 games against a left-handed starter. The Orioles have also had a habit of starting strong in each series as they are 35-16 in their last 51 during Game 1 of a series. And finally, Baltimore has had success when their opponents struggle to score runs in their previous game as the Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15 games when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. I like the Orioles to win their second game in a row on Friday night.
MLB Betting Prediction: BALTIMORE ORIOLES -179