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New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles head to Yankee Stadium for the opener of a three-game set against the New York Yankees on Friday night. Baltimore (75–84) is out of the postseason but playing competitive baseball down the stretch, winning 14 of its last 22. The Yankees (91–68) have already secured a playoff spot but are tied with Toronto for the AL East lead and still chasing the division crown.
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The Yankees enter on a five-game winning streak and 22–8 over their past 30. Giancarlo Stanton’s bases-clearing double helped complete a sweep of the White Sox Thursday, while Aaron Judge continues to pace MLB in batting average at .330. Baltimore rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6–5 with homers from Dylan Beavers and Coby Mayo.
This matchup features Baltimore ace Trevor Rogers (9–2, 1.35 ERA) against New York’s Will Warren (8–8, 4.35 ERA).
If you want to see how these teams have performed in recent weeks, check the baseball game results before you bet.
Line Movement and Odds
- Moneyline: Orioles +126, Yankees -150
- Total: Over 8.5 (-109) / Under 8.5 (-112)
The Yankees opened as modest favorites at home and have held steady. Most public tickets are on New York’s side, but sharp bettors are showing interest in the Orioles’ underdog value with Rogers on the mound. Totals have stayed at 8.5, reflecting respect for both pitchers.
“It’s like we need to try and win every game and that’s our focus,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
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Matchup Breakdown
Baltimore Outlook
The Orioles are leaning heavily on Trevor Rogers, who is in the midst of a historic run. He has allowed two runs or fewer in 15 consecutive starts, giving Baltimore a chance every time he takes the mound. Ryan Mountcastle provides veteran presence, while youngsters like Gunnar Henderson, Coby Mayo, and Dylan Beavers supply power. Baltimore ranks 11th in home runs with 186 and has shown they can fight back late in games. If Rogers continues his dominance, Baltimore can flip the script against a red-hot Yankees squad.
New York Outlook
The Yankees are rolling and enter the weekend with the division still in play. Aaron Judge is chasing another batting title, while Giancarlo Stanton is heating up at the plate. New York leads MLB in OBP (.332) and slugging (.454) while sitting atop the league in homers with 266. Will Warren gets the start, and while his season numbers are average, the Yankees’ staff as a whole has held opponents to a .230 batting average, ranking third in MLB. If Warren holds steady, the bullpen and bats are more than capable of carrying the load.
Key Battle
Rogers’ dominance vs. Yankees’ power bats. Rogers has stifled lineups all season with elite command and swing-and-miss stuff, but New York thrives on patience and power. If Judge and Stanton force Rogers into deeper counts, the Yankees could break through against Baltimore’s bullpen. On the other side, Warren must avoid the long ball against a Baltimore lineup that has been energized by its rookies.
Injuries and Conditions
| Orioles | Yankees |
|---|---|
| • Samuel Basallo (wrist) day-to-day | • No new major injuries reported |
| • Jackson Holliday (knee) day-to-day | • Lineup fully active, Judge leading MLB in average |
| • Trevor Rogers healthy, starting Friday | • Will Warren starting, bullpen rested |
Weather: Warm with light breeze and broken clouds expected. Conditions will be hitter-friendly at Yankee Stadium.
Best Bets and Prediction
The Yankees’ lineup is difficult to fade at home, but Rogers has been nearly untouchable for three months. Baltimore can keep this close if Rogers extends his streak, but New York’s bats give them the edge. Expect a tight, low-scoring game with late-inning fireworks possible.
- Pick: Yankees moneyline (-150)
- Projected Score: Yankees 5, Orioles 3
- Reasoning: Yankees’ offense is too deep, and bullpen gives them late edge.
- Lean: Under 8.5 — Rogers keeps it close early, limiting total scoring.
- Market Split: ~62% tickets Yankees, ~54% money Orioles.
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| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best Bet | Yankees ML -150 |
| Confidence | ★★★★☆ |
| Projected Score | Yankees 5, Orioles 3 |
| Total Lean | Under 8.5 |
| Market Split | ~62% tickets Yankees, ~54% money Orioles |
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