Athletics vs Orioles Prediction 5/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Athletics vs Orioles prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 9th at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 20-18 this season after they won game one by a score of 4-3 on Friday night. The Athletics scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead and they never looked back in the close win. The A’s recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Kurtz, who went 2-5 with two RBIs. Lopez allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the win, while Harris got the one out save. Prior to this series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Guardians. 

This season, the Athletics have a 4.53 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 169 runs with a .250 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Shea Langeliers has led the Athletics with 11 home runs and 20 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added five home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Aaron Civale, who is 3-1 with a 2.95 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 36.2 innings pitched this season. 

Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Baltimore Orioles are 17-22 this year after they lost game one by a score of 4-3 last night. Baltimore led 1-0 in the fourth inning and they had a chance to tie the game in the ninth, but couldn’t find a big hit for the loss. The Orioles recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Alonso, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Bradish allowed five hits and three earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Gibson allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Baltimore won two out of three against the Marlins, but lost all four against the Yankees before that. 

This season, Baltimore has a 4.81 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .268 opponent batting average, while they have scored 177 runs with a .232 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Jeremiah Jackson has led the Orioles with six home runs and 24 RBIs, while Pete Alonso has added eight home runs and 22 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Shane Baz, who is 1-3 with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 39.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Orioles have won seven of their last eight day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Athletics have lost seven of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Orioles have covered the run line in three of their last four games.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games as underdogs following a win.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Orioles have lost each of their last 10 Saturday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Athletics have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Orioles.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Orioles’ last seven day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Athletics’ last six games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Orioles’ last 12 day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Adley Rutschman has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
• Adley Rutschman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Orioles as home favorites.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Nick Kurtz has hit a home run in three of the Athletics’ last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances after playing the previous day.

Athletics vs Orioles Prediction 

The Athletics were able to escape game one with a win and they have won two games in a row. The A’s are 12-10 on the road this year, while the Orioles are 9-10 at home. Baltimore has split their last four games, but they have the second worst team ERA in baseball. The O’s are starting Baz, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last four starts, while the A’s are going with Civale, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five. Take the Athletics to get the win here, as we are going to fade Baz.

David Racey's Pick: Athletics ML