Pick details
| MATCHUP | New York Yankees | Baltimore Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 69-55 | 61-64 |
| Spread | -1.5 143 | +1.5 -174 |
| Moneyline | -117 | -103 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-122) | Under 8.5 (101) |
| Where | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland | |
| When | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:35 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees enter Tuesday’s contest with a 69–55 overall record (2nd in the American League East) and a robust 38–28 mark on the road. The Yankees offense has been inconsistent this season. New York has compiled 551 runs scored, 188 doubles (18th in MLB), 171 home runs (2nd in MLB) and a .229 team batting average which ranks a rather low 29th in Major League Baseball.The Yankees arrive at tomorrow’s game in below average form. New York has lost three of the team’s last four games played this season, including a 1–0 shutout loss to the Seattle Mariners last week.
New York will turn to left hander Carlos Rodon in this game. In nine starts made this season, Rodon has amassed a 4-2 win-loss record, a 3.30 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 46.1 innings pitched. Carlos Rodon pitched well in his most recent outing, allowing zero earned runs, while scattering one hits and four walks across five innings pitched, in Boston’s 5-4 victory over the Yankees in June.
It is noteworthy that Carlos Rodon will be making his first start in almost two months as the hurler was just activated from the injured list earlier today.
The New York Yankees lineup features first baseman Ben Rice. Rice has compiled 78 RBIs (11th in MLB), 20 doubles, an .890 OPS and a team leading 33 home runs which ranks sixth in Major League Baseball.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles enter Tuesday night’s matchup with a 61–64 overall record (1st in the American League East) and a 32–30 mark at home. Baltimore has played quality baseball recently, winning three of the team’s last four games, including a 4–3 defeat of the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week.The Orioles will start right hander Shane Baz in tomorrow’s game. In 24 starts made in 2026, Baz has amassed a 4-12 record, a 1.36 WHIP and 122 strikeouts in 139.1 innings pitched. Baz struggled in his most recent outing allowing five earned runs across three innings pitched, in the Minnesota Twins 7-5 win over the Orioles five days ago.
The Baltimore Orioles lineup features first baseman Pete Alonso and shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Pete Alonso leads the team with 28 home runs (12th in MLB), 23 doubles, 61 walks, 81 RBIs (7th in MLB) and an .857 OPS. Gunnar Henderson enters this contest with 20 home runs, 21 doubles, 50 walks and a .705 OPS.
Why the New York Yankees will win.
• Offensive firepower. First baseman Ben Rice continues to lead the New York Yankees lineup.• Starting pitching. In nine starts made this season, Carlos Rodon has amassed a 4-2 win-loss record, a 3.30 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 46.1 innings pitched.
• Motivation factor. The New York Yankees have lost three of the team’s last four games.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win.
• Home field edge. Baltimore has played competitive baseball (32–30) at Camden Yards this season.• Current form. The Baltimore Orioles have won three of the team’s last four games.
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Baltimore Orioles staying within the number (1.5) with the upside potential of winning the contest outright. Why? New York hurler Carlos Rodon was just activated from the injured list earlier today. Although Rodon performed at a high level earlier this season, I am highly concerned about wagering on a team that’s starting pitcher has not started a game in nearly two months. Additionally, the Orioles have played good baseball at home, compiling a 32-30 record at Camden Yards. With that said, I am backing the Baltimore Orioles plus the 1.5 runs in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Baltimore Orioles +1.5
