Baltimore Orioles vs Athletics Prediction 8/29/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws out Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) (not pictured) after fielding a ground ball during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland Athletics
Team Records
66-69
42-57
Spread
-1.5 106
+1.5 -127
Moneyline
-140
+131
Total
Over 9.5 (-118)
Under 9.5 (-102)
Where
Oakland Stadium
When
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time
10:05 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The Baltimore Orioles and the Athletics meet Saturday in MLB action from Sutter Health Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Baltimore Orioles will send out Shane Baz for the start here and Baz is 4-14 with a 4.04 ERA and 135 strikeouts this season. Jack Perkins will start for the Athletics and is 3-9 with a 6.68 ERA and 104 strikeouts this season.
Baltimore Orioles Recap
The Baltimore Orioles come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 win over the Athletics from Friday’s matchup to sit at 66-69 this season. After this series, the Orioles will head on the road for a series against the Colorado Rockies.
Orioles Win 5 Of Last 7
Gunnar Henderson has 117 hits with 24 doubles, 20 home runs and 52 RBIs and Pete Alonso has 138 hits with 24 doubles, 32 home runs and 91 RBIs. Jeremiah Jackson has 53 hits with 10 doubles, 7 home runs and 39 RBIs as well on the year. Samuel Basallo has 72 hits with 9 doubles, 17 home runs and 48 RBIs.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Orioles on Friday to sit at 53-82 this season. After this series, the Athletics will take on the Texas Rangers on the road.
Athletics Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Shea Langeliers has 99 hits with 19 doubles, 23 home runs and 51 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 97 hits with 27 doubles, 3 triples, 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. Jacob Wilson also has 85 hits with 16 doubles, 7 home runs and 37 RBIs and Nick Kurtz has 90 hits with 15 doubles, 21 home runs and 69 RBIs this season. Jeff McNeil also has 100 hits with 18 doubles, 6 home runs and 46 RBIs.
Baltimore Orioles @ Athletics Betting Trends: August 29, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Perkins Record this season: 3-9 ERA: 6.68
Home Record: 1-5
Last 5 against Orioles: 1-0
Why the Athletics will win
The Athletics have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Orioles following a loss.
The Orioles have lost six of their last seven games as favorites against the Athletics following a win.
The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against the Orioles.
The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against the Athletics following a win.
The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against AL opponents.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Shane Baz Record this season: 4-14 ERA: 4.04
Road Record: 1-8
Last 5 against Athletics: 1-2
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
The Athletics have lost each of their last six home games against AL East opponents.
The Orioles have won each of their last six night games after going to extra innings.
The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last four road games after going to extra innings.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Saturday games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
The Orioles have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against AL opponents.
The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Orioles’ last 10 games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Seven of the last eight games between the Orioles and Athletics have gone UNDER the total runs line.
There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Orioles’ last 10 games as favorites against AL opponents.
There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of Jack Perkins’ last eight home appearances as a starter.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
Jeff McNeil has hit a home run in each of his two previous home appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
Jack Perkins has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Zack Gelof has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances against the Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
Pete Alonso has hit a home run in three of the Orioles’ last five road games.
Shane Baz has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Dylan Beavers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last seven night games.
Pete Alonso ranks 8th in the league in Home Runs (32) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (204).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.43).
The Orioles rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (505).
The Orioles rank 27th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1245).
Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics Prediction
I’m on the Orioles here. I just think that Shane Baz is a better pitcher than his record and ERA would indicate, and Jack Perkins has good expected numbers but his actual numbers and the fact that he pitches at Sutter Health Park makes it so hard to back him here. Give me the Orioles.
