Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 5/17/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 5/17/23
Wed 17th May 2023

The Baltimore Orioles (27-15) host the Los Angeles Angels (22-21) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday. The Orioles evened up the series 1-1 after winning 7-3 on Tuesday. Starter Dean Kremer went 5.2 innings, giving up three runs on six hits, to get the win.

Ryan Mountcastle went 2 for 2 with a home run and a double in the win. He had two RBIs. Ryan O’Hearn added a solo home run. Mickey Moniak was 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Angels.

ON THE MOUND

Griffin Canning (2-1, 6.38 ERA) is set to start for Los Angeles. The righty allowed five runs over 3.2 innings in his last start, a 5-4 home defeat against the Astros on May 10.

He was charged with the loss, scattering five hits while striking out three and walking one. For Baltimore, RHP Kyle Bradish (1-1, 4.56 ERA) gets the ball. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Angels.

In his last start on Friday, Bradish took a no-decision at home against the Pirates. He threw six innings and gave up one run (0 ER) on three hits, striking out six and walking one in the 6-3 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged 5.2 runs a game, equal to their season average. Against righties like Bradish this season, the Halos have a .751 OPS. Shohei Ohtani is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .975 OPS in 114 at-bats.

Baltimore is averaging only 4.0 runs per game in the last five, down from 5.0 for the season, with their on-base percentage falling to .281 from .329.

The O’s have a .715 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .877 OPS over 93 at-bats, Adley Rutschman has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Los Angeles is 12-12 on the road in 2023, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 4.3 runs. Baltimore has gone 14-7 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 3.9. Baltimore is 8-2 in the last 10 games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards between the teams with an average scoreline of 6.7-4.4.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Angels are third in the AL West, four games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Orioles are second in the AL East, four games behind the Rays.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Baltimore Orioles (-145)

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