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In the final game of a one-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles (61-56) play the Chicago Cubs (49-67), Thursday at 3:05 PM ET. Spenser Watkins (4-2) is the starter for the Orioles, and Adrian Sampson (0-3) for the Cubs.
With the Cubs (+133) visiting, the Orioles (-157) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game’s over/under is 9.
Orioles vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Baltimore Orioles (-1.5)
Moneyline
Orioles (-157)
Total
9 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -122)
When, Where, at What Time is Orioles vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, August 18, 2022
- Game Time: 3:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: MARQ,MASN2
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Orioles Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Arauz | 10 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Tyler Wells | 15 Day Injury List | Back/Side |
| John Means | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Travis Lakins | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chris Ellis | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alex Wells | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Isaiah Kearns | Restricted List | Personal |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Rafael Ortega | Day-to-day | Undisclosed |
Last Time Out: Orioles and Cubs
The Cubs secured a 3-2 victory over the Nationals yesterday. P.J. Higgins (1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Erich Uelmen got the win on the mound after going zero innings without giving up an earned run on one hit.
Betting Trends
Orioles Betting Records and Team Stats
The Orioles have won nine, or 69.2%, of the 13 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Baltimore has a record of 2-1 when favored by -157 or more by oddsmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Orioles. So far this season, Baltimore and its opponents have hit the over in 57 of their 117 games with a total. The Orioles are 78-39-0 ATS in their 117 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Mullins | 114 | .263 (61) | .320 (87) | .399 (94) | 2.2% (101) | 17.6% (52) | 6.9% (96) |
| Anthony Santander | 109 | .257 (71) | .338 (59) | .447 (51) | 4.3% (34) | 18.3% (58) | 8.6% (75) |
| Austin Hays | 105 | .253 (80) | .309 (109) | .419 (76) | 3.0% (74) | 20.2% (76) | 5.6% (127) |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 103 | .242 (103) | .290 (129) | .422 (74) | 3.7% (47) | 24.7% (117) | 6.2% (116) |
| Jorge Mateo | 109 | .228 (121) | .280 (137) | .398 (96) | 2.8% (84) | 28.8% (138) | 5.4% (132) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been victorious in 32, or 41%, of the 78 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Chicago has a win-loss record of 13-22 when favored by +133 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 42.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 49 of their 116 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs are 59-57-0 against the spread in their 116 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 113 | .278 (35) | .356 (31) | .449 (48) | 2.6% (89) | 23.5% (101) | 9.9% (48) |
| Willson Contreras | 98 | .247 (94) | .357 (28) | .455 (42) | 4.0% (38) | 21.7% (88) | 9.3% (61) |
| Nico Hoerner | 101 | .304 (10) | .351 (38) | .429 (67) | 1.8% (112) | 11.4% (7) | 5.7% (123) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 112 | .219 (132) | .313 (105) | .438 (58) | 4.7% (23) | 33.6% (144) | 10.9% (37) |
| Christopher Morel | 73 | .258 (-) | .328 (-) | .458 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 30.5% (-) | 8.9% (-) |
Orioles vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Orioles will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-157). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).