MLB Odds: Pirates-Orioles prediction, odds and pick

Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles are playing a three-game series at Camden Yards. Orioles won the first game 6-3 on Saturday. The Pirates will send Bryse Wilson to the mound. O’neil Cruz hit a home run to cut the deficit to 3-2. Ryan McKenna hit an RBI double to give the Orioles a 4-1 lead. Spenser Watkins will start for the O's.

The Pirates are looking to the future and have some nice pieces that can help them get over the hump. Pittsburgh is averaging 4.2 runs per game and allowing 4:2. The Pirates will cover the spread if they get decent pitching and good offense. The team needs to get the early lead and give them the chance to win. They often play from behind and that dooms them.

The Orioles are one game out of a wildcard playoff spot. They lost 110 games last year. Adley Rutschman and McKenna have been good for the O's this season. The Orioles will cover the spread if they get another good pitching performance and strike early. They must replicate the effort to sweep the Pirates. Baltimore ranks fourth in bullpen ERA. Their offense averages 5.6 runs per game in August.

The Orioles are 11-1 all-time in home games against the Pirates. The Orioles won the last game against them.