Dodgers vs Orioles Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 18 (Baltimore Bats Start Off Strong)

The Baltimore Orioles (57-36) are out for revenge when they host the LA Dodgers (54-39) for the second time in as many nights on Tuesday, July 18.

Dodgers vs Orioles Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
• Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Camden Yards -- Baltimore, Maryland
• Coverage: TBS

The Orioles were on their way to victory yesterday, entering the sixth inning with a 4-1 lead before the Dodgers scored five unanswered runs to steal the 6-4 win. The comeback wouldn't be possible without outfielder Chris Taylor, who hit a sixth-inning grand slam to give Los Angeles the lead.

Dodgers vs Orioles Odds & Spread

• All MLB betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: LAD: (+106) | BAL: (-124)
• Spread: LAD: +1.5 (-184) | BAL: -1.5 (+152)
• Total: 9.5 -- Over: (-112) | Under: (-108)

The Orioles enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:05 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9.5 runs with the Over being favored at -112 odds.

Dodgers vs Orioles Betting Trends

• The Dodgers are 7-1 straight up (SU) in their last eight games.
• Baltimore is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games against the Dodgers.
• The total has hit the Over in six of the Dodgers' last nine road games.
• The total has hit the Over in four of Baltimore's last five games.

Dodgers vs Orioles Prediction & Pick

The Orioles are likely disappointed after yesterday's collapse, leaving them out for revenge tonight. Fortunately, they have a favorable matchup against Dodgers starting pitcher Michael Grove. The 26-year-old hurler has been dreadful in enemy territory this season, going 0-1 with an 11.15 ERA in four road appearances (three starts).

Meanwhile, the Dodgers will likely struggle to get much going against Tyler Wells. The former 2016 15th-rounder has been nothing but consistent for the O's, tallying a 7-4 record and 3.18 ERA in 18 games (17 starts). Furthermore, Wells hasn't even allowed more than two earned runs in each of his last eight appearances.

After blowing a three-run lead, I see the Orioles having a more complete performance tonight. They're a promising 32-12 SU as the favorite this season and were on an eight-game winning streak before last night's loss. If they can get to Grove early, the Orioles will even this series.

Final Score Prediction: Orioles: 5 | Dodgers: 4

Dodgers vs Orioles Best Bet

With Grove starting tonight, I expect the Orioles to be the first team to reach three runs. The Wheeling, WV native tends to struggle early on, playing to a 5.40 ERA in the first three innings this season. Grove has also given up eight earned runs on 15 hits over his last nine road innings alone, too.

After making good on this prop yesterday, look for the O's to reach three runs first, again.

Bet: First Team to Reach 3 Runs — Orioles (-105)

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