- Get expert MLB betting predictions for the Orioles vs. Royals AL Wild Card series.
- Baltimore is a -150 moneyline favorite in Game 2.
The Kansas City Royals did just enough in their 1-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles during Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series. It marked Kansas City’s first playoff win (and game) since claiming the 2015 World Series.
Starter Cole Ragans was terrific, striking out eight Baltimore batters across six frames before handing it to Kansas City’s bullpen. Lucas Erceg, who the Royals acquired at the trade deadline when the Orioles also needed relievers, notched the four-out save.
Superstar Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the game’s only run on a single.
The Orioles are still favored to win Wednesday’s Game 2 after being -150 favorites in the opener.
Here is a look at the latest MLB betting lines for the Orioles vs. Royals matchup and a best bet for Wednesday’s Game 2:
MLB Playoff Odds – Orioles vs. Royals
- Orioles moneyline: -150
- Royals moneyline: +125
- Over/Under: 7.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
- Series Price: Orioles (+180), Royals (-225)
Orioles vs. Royals Schedule, Pitchers
| Game | Date/Time | Orioles SP | Royals SP | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 2 | Wednesday, Oct. 2/4:38 p.m. ET | Zach Eflin | Seth Lugo | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Thursday, Oct. 3/4:08 p.m. ET | TBD | Michael Wacha | ESPN |
Orioles vs. Royals Prediction, Game 2 Best Bet
Best bet: Under 7.5 (-110)
Tuesday’s opener was a classic pitcher’s duel between Ragans and Baltimore’s Corbin Burnes.
But the thing is, the pitchers slated for Tuesday’s tilt can be nearly as good.
Kansas City’s Seth Lugo recorded a 3.00 ERA in 33 starts during his first season with the Royals. He confuses opposing hitters with a huge mix of pitches, including several different breaking balls.
The Orioles will start Zach Eflin, who has a 2.60 ERA in nine starts since being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays. He hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a start since joining Baltimore.
Eflin will face a Kansas City lineup that was the worst in all of baseball during the regular season’s final month.
Expect another low-scoring matchup on Wednesday with the Orioles’ season on the line.
I’m also fading Kansas City’s Maikel Garcia after he recorded a hit on Tuesday. Read my MLB playoff predictions for more.
Orioles vs. Royals: Betting Stats
- Baltimore Orioles 2024 Moneyline Record: 91-72
- Baltimore Orioles 2024 Over/Under Record: 89-64
- Kansas City Royals 2024 Moneyline Record: 87-76
- Kansas City Royals 2024 Over/Under Record: 69-89
Orioles vs. Royals 2024 Season Series
| Date | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Orioles 6, Royals 4 |
| April 2 | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Royals 4, Orioles 1 |
| April 3 | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Orioles 4, Royals 3 |
| April 19 | Kauffman Stadium | Royals 9, Orioles 4 |
| April 20 | Kauffman Stadium | Orioles 9, Royals 7 |
| April 21 | Kauffman Stadium | Orioles 5, Royals 0 |
| Oct. 1 | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Royals 1, Orioles 0 |
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