Pirates vs Orioles Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 12

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  • The Orioles are -155 favorites vs the Pirates
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Johan Oviedo
  • Orioles starting pitcher: Kyle Bradish
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Pittsburgh Pirates (+130) visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards to take on the Baltimore Orioles (-155) on Friday, May 12, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Baltimore.

The Orioles are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Pirates vs Orioles Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Pirates are 21-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Orioles are 23-14 ATS.

Pirates vs. Orioles Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates+1.5 -155O 9 -115+130
Orioles -1.5 +125U 9 -105-155

Pirates vs Orioles Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Orioles will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Pirates and Orioles and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Carlos Santana has hit the Runs Under in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Connor Joe has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.25 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Carlos Santana has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 12 away games (+7.20 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the RBIs Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Carlos Santana has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 10 games (+6.75 Units / 68% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Orioles players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ryan Mountcastle has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 21 games (+15.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Anthony Santander has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 21 games (+11.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Anthony Santander has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Kyle Stowers has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 7 games (+7.25 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Austin Hays has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 54% ROI)

Orioles vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Mountcastle 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Austin Hedges 0.5 +1200 0.5
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000

Orioles vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Mountcastle 1.5 +195 1.5 -250
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Austin Hedges 0.5 -110 0.5 -120
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Ke'Bryan Hayes 1.5 +180 1.5 -250

Orioles vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Mountcastle 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Austin Hedges 0.5 +333 0.5 -500
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +240 0.5 -350

Orioles vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Bradish 4.5 -145 4.5 +110
Johan Oviedo 4.5 +105 4.5 -140
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in their last 10 games (+10.10 Units / 90% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+7.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 24 games (+9.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 21-17 against the Run Line (+1.85 Units / 3.82% ROI).

  • 21-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 15.28% ROI
  • 18-18 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.6 Units / -3.83% ROI
  • 18-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.45 Units / -3.47% ROI

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Orioles have gone 23-14 against the Run Line (+8.35 Units / 18.31% ROI).

  • 24-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.8 Units / 19.56% ROI
  • 20-16 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 6.78% ROI
  • 16-20 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.8 Units / -14.13% ROI

Opponents have a groundball rate of 63% (29/46) against Johan Oviedo in two-strike counts this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 46% — 98th Percentile.

Johan Oviedo has walked 10 of 82 right-handed batters (12%) this season — 7th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — ninth Percentile.

Johan Oviedo has allowed an OBP of .354 (82 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 10th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .298 — 13th Percentile.

Johan Oviedo has thrown off-speed pitches 64% of the time (94/146) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 40% — 98th Percentile.

Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Division opponents are hitting .338 (93-for-275) against Kyle Bradish since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 79 total IP; League Avg: .246 — second Percentile.

Hitters have chased 33 of Kyle Bradish’s 62 breaking balls down out of the zone (chase rate of 53%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 99th Percentile.

Kyle Bradish has walked 27 of 224 left-handed batters (12%) since last season — 12th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 79 total IP; League Avg: 8% — ninth Percentile.

Kyle Bradish has allowed a slugging percentage of just .250 (13 Total Bases / 52 ABs) on low fastballs since last season — tied for best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 79 total IP; League Avg: .428 — 100th Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Pirates are just 0-14 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .143.

The Pirates are just 4-94 (.041) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .089.

The Pirates are just 0-16 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Pirates are 13-1 (.929) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .689.

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Orioles are just 0-10 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Orioles are 6-10 (.375) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .202.

The Orioles are 77-4 (.951) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .877.

The Orioles are 24-13 (.649) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of just .292 (2,275 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

The Pirates are batting just .148 with two-strikes since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .176 on pitches out of the zone since the 2021 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Pirates are batting just .149 with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .169.

Orioles hitters have an OBP of .352 (528 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .325.

The Orioles have a winning percentage of 65% this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

11% of Orioles’ plate appearances have been three-ball counts (846/7,471 PA’s) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Orioles hitters are slugging .449 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Pirates pitchers have walked 718 of 7,677 batters (9%) since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Pirates pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in 60% of their games on the road in 2022 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 10 of 54 batters (18%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 2.58 (97.2 IP) against division opponents this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 4.29.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .116 against Orioles pitchers with the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Orioles have have still managed to win 61% of the time this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Orioles pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Orioles pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Orioles vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ramón Urías (Orioles): Hamstring, D10
  • Dillon Tate (Orioles): Elbow, D15
  • John Means (Orioles): Elbow, D60
  • Mychal Givens (Orioles): Knee, D15
  • Robert Zastryzny (Pirates): Elbow, D15
  • Jarlín García (Pirates): Arm, D60
  • Vincent Velasquez (Pirates): Elbow, D15
  • Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Ji Man Choi (Pirates): Achilles, D60
  • Oneil Cruz (Pirates): Ankle, D60
  • William Crowe (Pirates): Shoulder, D60
  • Jonathan Brubaker (Pirates): Elbow, D60

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