MLB Odds: Orioles-Reds prediction, odds and pick

The Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds are playing an interleague series on Friday afternoon. The Orioles lead the all-time head-to-head 8-4. Dean Kremer is expected to start for the Orioles. Mike Minor is the starting pitcher for Cincinnati. The Reds split a four-game set with the Miami Marlins. They had the lead in the ninth inning yesterday but couldn't hold on.

The Orioles are ahead of schedule with their rebuild. They are three games behind in the wildcard race. Trey Mancini is batting .268 with nine home runs, 38 RBIs, and 36 runs. He is 2 for 9 against Minor in his career. The Orioles' offense ranks 24th in batting average, 24st in on-base percentage, 21st with runs and 15th with home Runs.

The Reds need to score a lot to cover the spread against Baltimore. Tommy Pham and Tyler Naquin are the team's top two hitters. Cincinnati needs to win the game. They need a quality start from their starter. They managed six runs yesterday but it wasn't enough to beat Baltimore, who is inconsistent.

The Orioles have hope for the first time in years. The Reds are struggling. Expect the Orioles to cover the spread in this contest.