Last Updated on August 8, 2016 3:42 pm by Anthony Rome
Orioles vs. A’s Prediction
With the number sitting at 8.5, will the Orioles and A’s play over the total or fall under at 10:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Orioles are -151 money line favorites to beat the A’s tonight, while Oakland has odds of +136 to pull off the upset. With Kevin Gausman set to face Kendall Graveman in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Orioles vs. A’s Game
BALTIMORE: The Orioles have been a mixed bag for bettors with Gausman on the hill. They’re just 5-18 in his last 23 road starts, are 2-7 in his last seven outings versus teams from the American League West, and are 2-8 in his last 10 road starts versus a team with a losing record. But they’re also 4-0 in his last four starts coming off four days of rest and are 5-2 in his last seven outings after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.
OAKLAND: The A’s have been an excellent bet with Graveman on the hill, winning eight of his last 10 starts and four straight at home. They’re also 6-1 in his last seven starts following a team loss in their previous game, are 4-1 in his last five starts coming off four days of rest, and are 5-2 in his last seven starts on Monday.
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OUR PICK: The over has cashed in seven of the last eight meetings between these two teams in Oakland and is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings overall. The over is also 6-1 in the A’s last seven games when playing the opener of a new series and is 4-1 in their last five games played on Monday.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: ORIOLES/A’S OVER 8.5