In this article, we will formulate a Brewers vs Orioles prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 20th at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 23-25 this year after they won game one by a score of 5-4 on Monday night. Milwaukee led 4-1 in the fifth inning, but they needed a run in the eighth to secure the win. The Brewers recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Turang and Contreras, who both had two RBIs in the win. Milwaukee’s bulk pitcher was Priester, who allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Uribe got the win and Megill got the save.
Prior to this series, the Brewers lost two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Guardians. Milwaukee has won three of its last five games, and they are currently fourth in the NL Central standings. The Milwaukee pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 203 runs with a .230 batting average and a .308 on-base percentage this season. Jackson Chourio has led Milwaukee with seven home runs and 25 RBIs, while Christian Yelich has added seven home runs and 26 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Logan Henderson, who is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this year.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 15-31 this season after they dropped game one by a score of 5-4 last night. Baltimore led 1-0 in the second inning, and they were able to tie the game at four in the seventh, but allowed a late run for the loss. The Orioles recorded six hits in the game, and they were led by Mullins, who went 1-3 with one home run and three RBIs in the loss. Baltimore started Kremer, who allowed nine hits and four earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Cano picked up the loss in the eighth.
Prior to this series, the Orioles lost all three against the Nationals and all three against the Twins. Baltimore has lost seven games in a row, and they are currently last in the AL East standings. The Baltimore pitching staff has a 5.53 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and a .277 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 173 runs with a .230 batting average and a .298 on-base percentage this season. Cedric Mullins has led Baltimore with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Ryan O’Hearn has added seven home runs and 14 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Keegan Akin, who is 0-0 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 22.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Brewers will beat the Orioles
- The Orioles have lost each of their last nine games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Brewers have won eight of their last nine home games against the Orioles.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line each of their last 11 Tuesday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record at American Family Field.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Brewers’ last eight night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Orioles’ last four games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Orioles’ last 10 road games against NL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Brewers’ last five home games against AL East opponents.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- William Contreras has scored at least one run in six of the Brewers’ last seven games against the Orioles.
- Brice Turang has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Rhys Hoskins has recorded a Double in three of the Brewers’ last four games against the Orioles.
- Brice Turang has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Rhys Hoskins has hit a home run in four of the Brewers’ last 15 home games.
- William Contreras has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Brewers’ last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Jordan Westburg has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Gary Sanchez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances at American Family Field against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Ramon Laureano has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Ramon Laureano has recorded an RBI in four of the Orioles’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Ramon Laureano has scored a run in each of his last five appearances in night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
Brewers vs Orioles Prediction
Baltimore comes into this contest on a lengthy losing streak, and they are in desperate need of a win. The Orioles are just 7-16 on the road this year, while the Brewers are 14-9 at home. Milwaukee has had some struggles early on in the season, but they have won two games in a row. The Brewers are starting Henderson, who has allowed three earned runs and seven hits over 11.0 innings in his two starts. The Orioles are going with Akin as an opener, then will go with McDermott as the bulk pitcher. This Baltimore team is in shambles right now, and we can’t back them until we see improvement. Take the Brewers here.