The San Diego Padres (55-50) take on the Baltimore Orioles (61-41) to kick off a three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday, July 26 at 7:05 PM ET. MLB betting odds have the Orioles favored with a moneyline at -205.
The Padres are on a five-game win streak heading into Game 1 of this series. Their most recent success was a 3-0 shutout over the Washington Nationals. Can they keep their positive momentum going?
Adam Mazur (1-3) takes the mound to start but has struggled a few times so far. His ERA is currently at 7.84, while his WHIP is at 1.84. Their team ERA is at 4.07, so Mazur has a lot of work todo to keep that average respectable.
Jurickson Profar has been effective at keeping their offense alive each time he bats. He currently leads them with 16 home runs, a 299 batting average, and 62 RBIs. He will need to power through in order for them to have a shot at success.
The Padres are getting .262 at the plate each game and are allowing their opponents to average.245. This is a solid ratio between the two averages, but they must extend this gap further.
The Orioles were to break their three-game losing streak in their latest battle. This 7-6 showdown against the Miami Marlins needed extra innings to decide a winner.
Compared to Mazur, Grayson Rodriguez (12-4) will get the start on the mound for this matchup. He currently averages a 3.83 ERA and a WHIP of 1.22. The team also contributes a 3.73 ERA.
Anthony Santander leads the offense with 67 RBIs and 28 homers. Gunnar Henderson leads the team with a .284 batting average. Together, they must help drive the Orioles' offense.
The Orioles are putting up a .252 batting average and are receiving .229 in return. This solid difference between the two shows they have what it takes to succeed against another offensive threat.
MyBookie has the MLB betting odds ready to go here, with the Baltimore Orioles moderately favored. According to market analysis, the Orioles have a 57.8 percent chance of success. Consider taking the Orioles run line of -1.5 (-105) for a better opportunity with a potentially bigger payout.
The Orioles have been excellent at home lately and have significant momentum, particularly here. They have also put up key stats on both sides of the field that point to a good win. Rodriguez will be key on the mound and give the Orioles the edge.
