Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians 5/31/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians 5/31/23
Wed 31st May 2023

The Cleveland Guardians (24-30) are on the road to face the Baltimore Orioles (35-20) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday with the three-game series in the balance.

The Orioles evened the series 1-1 after winning 8-5 on Tuesday. Kyle Gibson went 5.2 innings to get the win, allowing three runs on seven hits, and Felix Bautista picked up his 14th save with a scoreless ninth.

Anthony Santander went 3 for 4 with a triple and two doubles in the win. He scored two runs and drove in three. Josh Naylor was 2 for 3 with a double, one run, and two RBIs for the Guardians.

ON THE MOUND

Shane Bieber (4-3, 3.04 ERA) is set to take the mound for Cleveland. The right-hander allowed two runs over 6.2 innings in his last start, a 4-3 road win over the Cardinals on Friday. He earned the win, scattering five hits while striking out two and walking four.

Bieber is making his first appearance against the Orioles this season. Over two starts against the Orioles in 2022, Bieber was 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA over 14 innings. He had 22 strikeouts and three walks.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Cleveland has averaged 3.8 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 3.5. Baltimore is averaging only 3.2 runs per game in the last five, down from 5.0 for the season, with their slash line slipping across the board (.236/.286/.369).

The O’s have a .732 OPS against righties in 2023. With a .508 SLG over 118 at-bats, Cedric Mullins has been their best power hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Cleveland is 12-15 away from Progressive Field in 2023, scoring 4.2 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs. Baltimore has gone 17-11 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game while surrendering 4.2.

In the last 10 games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards between the teams, each club has won five, though Baltimore has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.6-4.1.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Guardians are third in the AL Central, three games behind the division-leading Twins. The Orioles are second in the AL East, three games behind the Rays.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Cleveland Guardians (-120)

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