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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Baltimore Orioles (21-10) visiting the Atlanta Braves (22-10) at 7:20 PM ET. The Braves will give the start to Max Fried (2-0), and the Orioles will turn to Dean Kremer (2-1).
At home, the Braves are favored to win on the moneyline (-213) over the Orioles (+178). The total for the Braves-Orioles game is 8.5.
Braves vs. Orioles Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-213)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Orioles
- Game Day: Friday, May 5, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Lucas Luetge | 15-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| Kyle Wright | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Raisel Iglesias | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Michael Harris | Day-to-day | Knee |
Orioles Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Tate | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Mychal Givens | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| John Means | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Christopher Ramirez | Restricted List | Personal |
| Alexis Cruz | Restricted List | Personal |
| Isaiah Kearns | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Braves and Orioles
The Braves won 6-3 over the Marlins yesterday in their last game. Dylan Dodd was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out one, while Marcell Ozuna finished 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Orioles beat the Royals 13-10 yesterday. Adam Frazier led the way offensively after going 2-for-3, and Yeinier Cano got the win, pitching two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have been favored 27 times and won 18, or 66.7%, of those games. Atlanta has entered six games this season favored by -213 or more, and won each of those games. The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.1% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 19 of their 32 chances. The Braves are 17-15-0 against the spread in their 32 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 32 | .355 (2) | .453 (2) | .589 (10) | 4.1% (52) | 15.1% (30) | 14.4% (20) |
| Ozzie Albies | 32 | .288 (39) | .333 (84) | .576 (14) | 6.7% (7) | 14.2% (25) | 6% (149) |
| Sean Murphy | 31 | .287 (41) | .437 (5) | .628 (2) | 6.7% (7) | 22.7% (105) | 17.6% (8) |
| Matt Olson | 32 | .244 (104) | .363 (53) | .528 (32) | 6.2% (14) | 34.9% (175) | 15.1% (17) |
| Austin Riley | 32 | .248 (100) | .340 (74) | .430 (79) | 4.3% (48) | 27% (137) | 12.1% (46) |
Orioles Betting Records and Team Stats
The Orioles have been chosen as underdogs in 12 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (50%) in those games. Baltimore has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +178. The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 36% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Baltimore have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 18 of 31 chances this season. In 31 games with a line this season, the Orioles have a mark of 18-13-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | 29 | .321 (-) | .372 (-) | .595 (-) | 6.4% (-) | 17% (-) | 7.4% (-) |
| Cedric Mullins | 31 | .245 (103) | .362 (57) | .409 (93) | 2.3% (113) | 18.5% (62) | 15.4% (15) |
| Adley Rutschman | 31 | .299 (27) | .421 (8) | .444 (66) | 2.8% (95) | 13.3% (21) | 18.2% (7) |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 31 | .256 (89) | .279 (161) | .504 (41) | 5.7% (22) | 20.7% (87) | 3.6% (173) |
| Adam Frazier | 30 | .241 (107) | .333 (84) | .379 (116) | 3% (84) | 11.1% (10) | 12.1% (46) |
Braves vs. Orioles Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Braves to earn the win (-213 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go under the total (8.5 runs).