Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres 8/16/2023 Picks and Tips
Baltimore Orioles (73-45) vs San Diego Padres (56-63)
Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres 8/16/2023 – On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles will play the last game of a three-game series against the Padres while still in San Diego. After winning seven of their previous ten games, Baltimore is in first place in the AL East. When the Orioles defeated San Diego on Monday, they scored 4 runs. In the MLB, Baltimore is scoring 4.9 runs on average each game, which places them sixth.
The San Diego Padres have won just two out of their last ten games, showing inconsistency in their performance. Currently in the fourth position in the NL West, San Diego is facing challenges in maintaining a winning streak during August. The Padres manage to score an average of 4.5 runs per game. Juan Soto leads the team in home runs this year with 24. For insightful predictions, explore free MLB game picks today.
Orioles vs. Padres Game Info
Dean Kremer (11-4, ERA: 4.5) vs Blake Snell (9-8, ERA: 2.63)
Dean Kremer will make his 25th start on the mound for the Baltimore Orioles. With 132 innings pitched this season, Kremer has an 11-4 record. Kremer has a 4.50 ERA and 120 strikeouts. In his most recent start, Kremer threw 7 innings while giving up 2 earned runs and 6 hits. 4.3 runs are given up to the Baltimore Orioles per game.
The San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell will make his 25th start. Snell has tossed 130 innings this season and has a 9-8 record. Snell has a 2.63 ERA and 171 strikeouts. In his most recent start, Snell went 6 innings while giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs. The San Diego Padres are third-best in MLB with their 4.1 runs allowed per game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles +140, Total Odds: 8.0
Blake Snell, who has issued four walks in each of his last three starts, faces a significant challenge in trying to contain the Orioles’ lineup. The Baltimore team has proven to be a formidable force against left-handed pitchers, boasting a .266/.324/.427 triple-slash line, a 102 wRC+, an 8.0% walk rate, and a 16.1% strikeout rate in 137 plate appearances against southpaws throughout August. Despite Snell’s recent standout performance, I anticipate that the Orioles will find success at the plate against him. The current Orioles roster has accumulated a record of 12 hits in 55 at-bats against Snell, resulting in four home runs and eight RBIs.
Conversely, the San Diego Padres have exhibited a .246/.309/.401 triple-slash line and a 97 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in August (across 369 plate appearances). Notably, the current Padres lineup has managed just three hits in 19 at-bats against Dean Kremer. Given these factors, my prediction leans towards the Orioles, who are presented with favorable odds. While the Padres need to string together wins, their offensive performance has fallen short throughout the season. It’s worth noting that the Orioles have maintained an undefeated streak in Dean Kremer’s last seven starts, despite a couple of challenging outings during that span. Over the past ten days, Baltimore’s bullpen has accumulated 29 innings of work, achieving a 3.72 ERA and a 3.86 FIP. In contrast, the San Diego bullpen has posted a 4.33 ERA and a 4.52 FIP across 35.1 innings pitched.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against the Padres.
Baltimore Orioles are 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches on the road.
The total went OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 road games against San Diego.
The Orioles are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games with a team in the National League.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games with the Orioles.
Total hung OVER in 5 of the Padres’ last 6 games at home.
The total stayed OVER in 6 of San Diego’s last 7 home games with Baltimore.
San Diego is 13-5 SU in their last 18 games with a team in the American League.
Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres 8/16/2023 Betting Picks
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles present themselves as a promising underdog. Baltimore holds the pitching advantage with Dean Kremer aiming for his 12th win this season. San Diego’s struggles and the hungry determination of the young Baltimore team make the road favorite, the Orioles, a more reliable choice for betting. For informed insights, consider the best sports cappers.
