Baltimore Orioles vs. Milwaukee Brewers Pick & Preview

The Baltimore Orioles square off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of their three-game series on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:10 PM ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MyBookie offers the Brewers as slight favorites with a moneyline at -130.

Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles are having a rough start to the season, as they have double the amount of losses in comparison to their wins. They are currently last in the NL East and do not show any signs of improvement.

They will have Tomoyuki Sugano (4-3) on the mound to start in this upcoming matchup. He currently has an ERA at 3.08 and a WHIP at 1.03 in the 52.2 innings pitched thus far. Their ERA as a whole is concerning, as they have averaged near 5.53.

Baltimore has a batting average at .230, but they are giving up .277 to their opponents at the plate. This is not sustainable if they plan to win games, as their opponents clearly have more scoring opportunities each time at bat.

The Orioles have a similar on base percentage (.298) and slugging percentage (.388) in comparison to the Brewers. The problem is going to be pitching, as they have failed to close out games consistently or limit teams altogether from the mound.

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Brewers, despite recent struggles, are just a handful of games away from first place in the NL Central. They are currently fourth, but it is still a close race in the division. They are also slightly more favorable at home, while the Orioles are at their worst on the road.

Chad Patrick (2-4) will get the start on the mound, who currently has an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP at 1.28 in 48.1 innings pitched. Even though their ERA is hovering near 4.14, they are more appealing in that regard in comparison to the Orioles.

Milwaukee is comparable offensively with the Orioles with a batting average around .230. However, their defense has been slightly better at slowing teams down to .240. This is a slightly better ratio and one they could make the biggest difference in the game.

The Brewers have an on base percentage at .308 and a slugging percentage at .347. Despite not hitting as many home runs, they are getting on base more consistently when they are at bat.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBooki showcases the most appealing Baltimore Orioles vs. Milwaukee Brewers betting odds. Current MLB betting odds show the Brewers as slight favorites. Market predictions suggest the Brewers have a 58.0 percent chance of closing out the series strong.

The Orioles do not need to lose all hope on their season just yet, but they have to make drastic changes here. Their pitching is a toss up here, as their relief will be the difference maker down the stretch. Look for the Brewers to earn the win.

Final Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -130