Orioles vs Yankees Prediction - MLB Picks 5/24/23

New York Yankees (29-20) vs Baltimore Orioles (31-16)

Game Info: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 7:05 pm (Yankee Stadium)

Nestor Cortes (4-2) (5.21) vs Tyler Wells (3-1) (2.94)

Betting Odds: New York Yankees -167 / Baltimore Orioles +130 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Yankee Stadium. On Tuesday it was the Yankees that were able to secure the 6-5 victory.

Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles sit with a 31-17 record overall and they still aren’t getting enough respect for how good a team they are. The Orioles are averaging 5.11 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.23 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th best in the league while the pitching is ranked 11th. Ryan Mountcastle has hit 10 home runs and driven in 34 RBIs. On the mound for the Orioles will be Tyler Wells who sits with a 3-1 record and an ERA of 2.94. In his last start against the Angels he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs.

Yankees Betting Preview

The Yankees sit with a 30-20 record overall and although they made the comeback late it wasn’t enough as they lost by a run. The Yankees are averaging 4.61 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.98 runs per game. The pitching is ranked 6th best in the league and it’s what they have leaned on this season. The best offensive player for the Yankees has been Aaron Judge and he has hit 13 home runs and driven in 32 RBIs. On the mound for the Yankees will be Nestor Cortes Jr who sits with a 4-2 record and an ERA of 4.21. In his last starts against the Blue Jays he went 6.0 innings giving up five hits and two runs.

Orioles vs Yankees Trends

Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 5-0 in Cortes Jr.s last 5 starts on grass. Over is 5-0 in Cortes Jr.s last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Shane’s Free Pick

Wells has been strong this season and he’s going to be strong again in this game. He sits with an ERA of 2.94 and he’s going to step up here. The Yankees offense has been inconsistent this season and they are going to have some real issues getting any type of production here. Back the Orioles on the money line.