Braves-Orioles Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Camden Yards in an interleague contest.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 7-3 record and a 3.44 ERA this season.
It’ll be Brad Bergesen toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Bergesen is 3-2 with a 4.04 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles scored six runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Braves 8-4 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. The game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Jones belted a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs for the Orioles. Brian Bass tossed three scoreless innings to pick up the win.
Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Braves, who were +105 underdogs. Eric O’Flaherty surrendered three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-31
SU
Baltimore
: 26-36 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 10-0
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 16
Baltimore home to NY Mets, Tuesday, June 16

 

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