With only a few weeks left in the MLB season, the confrontation between the San Francisco Giants (73-78) and the Baltimore Orioles (84-67) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards seems unlikely to disappoint the fans. Set for a Wednesday, this match would entail tactics and techniques that are essential for both teams in their pursuit of improvement in the league stand. This matchup provides exciting possibilities for the bets who want to maximize their premium picks today.
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/18/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:35 PM ET |
| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Watch: | MASN2, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Giants odds: | +141 Moneyline |
| Orioles odds: | -167 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8 |
San Francisco Giants (73-78) vs. Baltimore Orioles (84-67)
Beneath the .500 record, the Giants have an uphill task in turning their season around. Even following a commanding 10-0 win against the Orioles recently, their last five games are a different story, showing a degree of trouble, mostly against better teams. Such uneven play has seen them suffer losses to the Padres and the Brewers, which brings doubts about their closure against better teams.
| San Francisco Giants Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 17, 2024 | BAL | 10-0 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | SD | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SD | 0-8 | Lose |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SD | 0-5 | Lose |
| Sep 12, 2024 | MIL | 0-3 | Lose |
In contrast, the Orioles, who boast a better overall record, also go through a rough patch. Recent performances, such as the almost embarrassing 0-10 loss to the Giants and battles with the Tigers and Red Sox, were the outcome not favorable consistently. This inconsistency at home might be critical for them as they host the giants, hoping to use their slightly better season statistics for a win.
| Baltimore Orioles Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SF | 0-10 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | DET | 2-4 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | DET | 4-2 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | DET | 0-1 | Lose |
| Sep 11, 2024 | BOS | 3-5 | Lose |
Hayden Birdsong (3-5 W-L, 4.74 ERA) vs. Dean Kremer (7-9 W-L, 4.1 ERA)
It is saddening that Hayden Birdsong registered a significantly high ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.42, alluding to San Francisco’s pitching woes. He struck out 68 over 57 innings but walked 36 and gave up 10 home runs, which shows that he can be hit hard by teams that can take advantage of such hurlers and notch up some runs. This could be crucial against an Orioles batting order that has power.
Otherwise, Dean Kremer of the Orioles has a better outlook for outing earnest signs with an ERA of only 4.1 and a WHIP of 1.26. His season performance on strikeouts could greatly help Baltimore, especially in this match-up, if the pitcher strikes as many times as possible. He has pitched 118.2 innings, has 113 strikeouts, and has given up much less home runs.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -167, Total Odds: 8
According to the existing betting lines, the team that has the best chance of winning is the Orioles, as seen by their moneyline of -167 and this has originated from the bookies odds most likely owing to their season and the advantage of home field. With any over and under posted at 8, which indicates a moderate offensive output from both sides in a game, in which both teams fairly featured in their previous games, pitching has been inconsistent at times.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have exhibited a disturbing pattern, winning only 1 of their last five games, suggesting they have been unsuccessful on offense and defense. The major cause of losses in these games has been the teams’ inability to keep the total score low or to take advantage of scoring opportunities, especially in the games when they have gone over the total.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
For the Orioles, the trend of pitching in a total of UNDER for five of the last six games indicates the presence of tight pitching and challenges in scoring high. This trend and their current 1-4 SU in their last five games provide indications of weaknesses that the Giants may take advantage of should they improve on their play.
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/18/24 Betting Picks
Overall statistical data, trends, and recent performances favor Baltimore Orioles despite the team being very inconsistent. The Giants have been very weak in recent games, especially on the road, and therefore, it is safe to back the home team. In this situation, the Orioles have a more steady rotation and are playing at home, which is a better opportunity to exploit the Giants’ weaknesses.
For everyone who looks at valuable free MLB basketball picks called by our top experts, the total going under could be convincing due to poor performance by both teams recently in high-scoring games. Player prop bets could center on strikeouts and innings pitched for the starters since they are likely to be decisive. In the end, however, predicting a close script with the payroll ending up in an Orioles win is safe.