Game 3 between the Chicago Cubs (44-49) and Baltimore Orioles (57-35) is coming up soon on Thursday, July 11th. The Cubs look to sweep the Orioles after winning the first two games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles are favored to bounce back with a moneyline at -130.
The Cubs have won three straight games,dating back to their 5-0 shutout win in Game 3 of their series against the Los Angeles Angels. They have averaged 6.50 runs a game against the Orioles and won Game 2 with a 4-0 shutout.
They will start Justin Steele (1-3) on the mound and should likely have a good handful of innings pitched. He has an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.00, while the team averages a 3.89 ERA.
Ian Happ leads them with 55 RBIs, while Michael Busch leads with a .275 batting average. They also have Christopher Morel leading their offense with 16 homers. They will likely need a big game here since the Orioles will respond to their recent shutout.
The Cubs are averaging .230 at the plate while giving up .237 to their opponents. This slightly negative ratio might put them at a disadvantage against the Orioles if they begin to struggle offensively.
The Orioles have put up two runs in the last two games against the Cubs. They are 2-3 over their previous five performances and need to return in a positive direction. Can their offense come back to life?
Albert Suarez (5-2) will start on the mound and try to keep the Cubs offense from getting hot. He has an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.21. Their team ERA is at 3.61, so his performance should help.
Their offense should have a nice kickstart from Gunnar Henderson if he can get things going. He leads with 27 homers, 61 RBIs, and has a .292 batting average.
At the plate, the Orioles are averaging .255 and allowing their opponents to average .227. This is a solid separation between the two averages, and they should have an edge here.
MyBookie has you covered with the best MLB betting odds, favoring the Baltimore Orioles. Market analysis shows that the Orioles have a 58.8 percent chance of winning. Assuming both teams are averaging their current stats, the Orioles have more upside for victory.
The Cubs have played two excellent games in this series and have an excellent opportunity to land a third. However, the Orioles will likely bounce back and create some offense. Look for them to answer back here.
