New York Yankees starter · 4-2, 3.30 ERACarlos Rodon
Baltimore Orioles starter · 4-12, 4.00 ERAShane Baz
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| Market | New York Yankees | Baltimore Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -115Bet at Fanatics → | +105Bet at Caesars → |
| Run line | -1.5 +143Bet at Caesars → | +1.5 -165Bet at Fanatics → |
| Total 8.5 | O -112Bet at BetRivers → | U -104Bet at FanDuel → |
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New York YankeesBaltimore Orioles
Season win %
Last 5 games (newest first)
New York YankeesWLLLW
Baltimore OriolesLWWWLRuns scored vs allowed, last 5
New York Yankees16 for · 16 againstBaltimore Orioles31 for · 24 againstChance to win tonight, per the betting market
Chance to win tonight, per ESPN's computer model
Standings & streak
New York Yankees2nd AL East · 6 GB · W1Baltimore Orioles4th AL East · 14.5 GB · L1How to read this: "chance to win per the betting market" comes from the actual odds with the sportsbook's built-in fee (the vig) stripped out, so it is the market's honest opinion. When that number and ESPN's model disagree, one of them is wrong, and that gap is where value lives.
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A Coin Flip With a Twist
The Yankees roll into Camden Yards as a slim road favorite, but here is the wrinkle that makes this game interesting: the betting market and ESPN's pregame model do not agree on who should win. When the people setting prices and the people building models split like this, there is usually something worth digging into. Let's dig.
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The Matchup
New York sits at 69-55, second in the AL East and 6 games back, coming off a win but just 2-3 over its last five (16 runs scored, 16 allowed, the definition of treading water). Baltimore is 61-64, fourth in the division and 14.5 back, but the Orioles have quietly been the hotter club, going 3-2 over their last five while outscoring opponents 31 to 24. That offense has been loud. The season series leans New York, which took the earlier set 2 games to 1.
Pitching Matchup
Starting pitchers matter more than anything else in baseball betting because they touch every inning early and shape the whole game script. The Yankees send Carlos Rodon, who is 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA (ERA is earned runs allowed per nine innings, lower is better). One important caveat: Rodon appears on New York's 15-day injured list, so this projects as a return start, and rust is a real variable. Baltimore counters with Shane Baz, whose 4-12 record looks ugly, but his 4.00 ERA says he has pitched better than that win-loss line suggests. Records for pitchers depend heavily on run support; ERA tells you more about the pitcher himself.
The Numbers
On the moneyline (simply picking who wins the game), the Yankees are -115 at Fanatics, meaning you risk $115 to win $100. The Orioles are +105 at Caesars, meaning you risk $100 to win $105. The run line is baseball's point spread: Yankees -1.5 at +143 (Caesars) asks New York to win by 2 or more, while Orioles +1.5 at -165 (Fanatics) cashes if Baltimore wins or loses by exactly one run. The total is 8.5, meaning books expect roughly 8 or 9 combined runs; you bet whether the actual number lands over it (best price -112 at BetRivers) or under it (-104 at FanDuel). Notice every best price lives at a different book. That is line shopping, and it is our edge: taking the same bet at the best available number, every time.
Conditions & Injuries
It is 85 degrees at Camden Yards with a 10 mph wind, warm hitting weather. Baltimore is missing Samuel Basallo and Blaze Alexander (10-day IL) plus closer-caliber arm Ryan Helsley (60-day IL), which thins the bullpen. New York is without Cody Bellinger (10-day IL) and Kervin Castro (15-day IL), and Rodon's own IL status is the single biggest variable on the board.
Conditions & Injuries
VenueOriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather85°F, 2, wind 10 mph
Season seriesNYY win series 2-1
BALSamuel Basallo (10-Day-IL), Blaze Alexander (10-Day-IL), Ryan Helsley (60-Day-IL)
NYYCarlos Rodon (15-Day-IL), Cody Bellinger (10-Day-IL), Kervin Castro (15-Day-IL)
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New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles FAQ
Who is favored in New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles?
New York Yankees is the market favorite at -115 (best price at Fanatics) on the moneyline, with Baltimore Orioles at +105. Lines move all day, so check the odds table on this page for the current best number at every book.
Are these Wise Guy Team picks free?
Yes. This is a free Wise Guy Desk breakdown - our analysis, not Ross's official plays. Ross's documented plays are bet with real money and graded win or loss on the members board.
How does the Wise Guy Desk find value?
Expected value first - the best price across the books versus the true fair price - then sharp-money confirmation from the betting splits. EV-primary, sharp-confirmed.
What is the total (over/under) for New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles?
The total is 8.5, with the over priced at -112 at BetRivers and the under at -104 at FanDuel. A total is a bet on the combined score of both teams, over or under that number, no matter who wins.