The Baltimore Orioles (88-71) and Minnesota Twins (82-77) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Target Field is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's'MLB odds around the'Orioles vs. Twins odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Orioles lead 3-0
The Orioles were thumped 10-1 in their series finale against the New York Yankees on Thursday night. RHP Corbin Burnes struck out 9 over 5 innings, but the bullpen allowed 7 ER over the next 2 innings. The Orioles need 1 win or 1 Detroit Tigers loss to clinch the top AL Wild Card spot.
The Twins lost 8-6 to the Miami Marlins in 13 innings on Thursday. A pinch-hit 2-run double from Brooks Lee in the 8th inning forced extra innings. SS Carlos Correa went 3-for-5 with a solo HR. Minnesota is 3 games back in the race for the final AL Wild Card spot.