The Baltimore Orioles (68-61) meet the Cleveland Guardians (68-50) Thursday in the finale of a 3-game set at Progressive Field. First pitch is set for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Guardians lead 3-2.
The Orioles shut out the Guardians 4-0 Wednesday to even this series at 1. RHP Jordan Lyles pitched around 4 hits and 3 walks over 6 2/3 shutout innings. DH Ramon Urias had 3 RBIs, including a 2-run HR late to put it out of reach. Baltimore is 6-4 in its last 10 and 18-12 in the last 30.
Cleveland could only muster 5 hits Wednesday, and 4 of them came from SS Amed Rosario and 3B Jose Ramirez in the 2-3 holes in the lineup. RHP Triston McKenzie deserved a better fate, allowing just 2 ER in 5 IP with 7 K’s. The Guardians cling to a 1.5-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the division. They need this game with their ace on the hill.