In a rematch from the 2014 ALCS, the Baltimore Orioles will be looking for revenge when they host the Kansas City Royals for a best-of-three American League Wild Card series.
The Orioles (91-71) finished as the No. 4 seed, securing their second straight postseason berth after not winning a playoff game last year. Their last postseason victory came in the 2014 ALDS.
The Royals (85-76) became the second team to notch a playoff berth the year after losing 100-plus games, returning to the postseason for the first time since winning the 2015 World Series.
Here is a look at the latest MLB betting lines for the Orioles vs. Royals matchup and a best bet for Tuesday's Game 1:
MLB Playoff Odds – Orioles vs. Royals
- Orioles moneyline: -155
- Royals moneyline: +130
- Over/Under: 7 (Over +100/Under -120)
- Series Price: Orioles (-175), Royals (+145)
Orioles vs. Royals Schedule, Pitchers
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| Game | Date/Time | Orioles SP | Royals SP | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tuesday, Oct. 1/4:08 p.m. ET | Corbin Burnes | Cole Ragans | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, Oct. 2/4:38 p.m. ET | Zach Eflin | Seth Lugo | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Thursday, Oct. 3/4:08 p.m. ET | Albert Suarez | Michael Wacha | ESPN |