Orioles vs Braves Prediction - MLB Picks 5/5/23

Atlanta Braves (20-10) vs Baltimore Orioles (20-10)

Game Info: Friday, May 5, 2023 at 7:20 pm (Truist Park)

Max Fried (2-0) (0.45) vs Dean Kremer (2-1) (6.67)

Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves -263 / Baltimore Orioles +195 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves face off on Friday in an MLB showdown at Truist Park.

Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles sit with a 21-10 record overall and on Thursday they scored 13 runs on the way to the victory. The Orioles are averaging 5.27 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th best while the pitching is ranked 17th. The pitching at times has been a major problem. Ryan Mountcastle has hit eight home runs and driven in 26 RBIs. On the mound for the Orioles will be Dean Kremer who sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 6.67. In his last start against the Tigers, he went five innings giving up 11 hits and five runs.

Braves Betting Preview

The Braves sit with a 22-10 record overall and they are coming off another big victory against the Marlins on Thursday. The Braves are averaging 5.49 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.67 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the pitching is ranked 3rd. Ozzie Albies has hit nine home runs and driven in 26 RBIs. On the mound for the Braves will be Max Fried who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.45. In his last start against the Mets he went five innings giving up three hits and zero runs.

Orioles vs Braves Trends

The Orioles are 6-0 in Kremer's last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Orioles are 5-0 in Kremers last 5 Friday starts. Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague home games.

Shane’s Free Pick

Max Fried has been lights out this season and he’s going to lockdown again in this game. Dean Kremer sits with an ERA of 6.67 and that is going to be the difference as the Braves are going to get the job done. The Orioles are going to score only a run or two in this game. Back the Braves on the run line.