Orioles vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 30

Published 9:24 am Friday, August 30, 2024

On Friday, August 30 at 8:40 p.m. ET, the Baltimore Orioles (77-58) visit the Colorado Rockies (50-85) at Coors Field in the series opener. Albert Suarez will get the ball for the Orioles, while Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Rockies.

Sportsbooks have listed the Orioles (-165) as moneyline favorites against the Rockies (+140). Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 11.5 runs.

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Orioles vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
  • Time: 8:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: MASN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +140
  • Over/Under: 11.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Orioles will send Suarez (6-4) out for his 19th start of the season. He is 6-4 with a 3.18 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 102 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Houston Astros, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • Suarez heads into this game with four quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Suarez will aim to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight start. He’s averaging 3.9 frames per outing.
  • In 14 of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Orioles Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Orioles average 1.5 home runs per game to rank second in MLB play with 202 total home runs.
  • Baltimore is the top slugging team in MLB this season with a .442 slugging percentage.
  • The Orioles have the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.250).
  • Baltimore has the No. 3 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.9 runs per game (668 total runs).
  • The Orioles’ .315 on-base percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Orioles’ 8.3 strikeouts per game rank 12th in MLB.
  • Baltimore’s 3.95 team ERA ranks 13th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Baltimore’s pitching staff is 17th in MLB with a collective 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Orioles combine for the No. 10-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.238).

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