Orioles vs. Angels Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/7/2022

The Baltimore Orioles (39-44) roll into Thursday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Angels (38-45) looking to extend a four-game winning streak. The contest starts at 7:05 PM ET with the Orioles listed as -115 favorites on the moneyline. Baltimore’s Jordan Lyles gets the start, and he’ll go against Los Angeles’ Chase Silseth.

Orioles vs. Angels Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Orioles vs. Angels

We have the Angels on the moneyline at -105 on the moneyline as our best bet in this contest after looking at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Los Angeles Angels (-105) and Over (8.5)

Orioles vs. Angels Game Info

• Baltimore Orioles probable starting pitcher: Jordan Lyles
• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Chase Silseth
• Game Day: Thursday, July 7, 2022
• Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels Pitching Matchup

Orioles Starter Jordan Lyles

• Lyles (4-7 with a 4.79 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 92 innings pitched) gets the start for the Orioles, his 17th of the season.
• The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, when he went 6 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
• The 31-year-old has amassed a 4.79 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 16 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .277 to his opponents.
• Lyles is trying to secure his seventh quality start of the year.
• Lyles is seeking his seventh straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 innings per appearance on the mound.
• He will take the mound against an Angels offense that ranks 24th in MLB with 636 total hits (on a .231 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .391 (17th in MLB) with 99 total home runs (10th in MLB).
• Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 31-year-old ranks 60th in ERA (4.79), 61st in WHIP (1.413), and 46th in K/9 (7.5).

Angels Starter Chase Silseth

• Silseth (1-2) will take to the mound for the Angels and make his sixth start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, June 29, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
• The 22-year-old has an ERA of 5.23 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .275 in five games this season.
• He has started five games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
• In five starts this season, Silseth has lasted five or more innings one time, with an average of 4.0 innings per appearance.
• The Orioles rank 21st in MLB with 341 runs scored this season. They have a .229 batting average this campaign with 86 home runs (16th in the league).

Orioles Betting Picks & Insights

• The Orioles have won five of the seven games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Baltimore is 5-2 this season when entering a game favored by -115 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Orioles, based on the moneyline, is 53.5%.
• Baltimore and its opponents have hit the over in 36 of their 84 games with a total this season.
• The Orioles are 54-30-0 against the spread this season.

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have come away with six wins in the 28 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Los Angeles has come away with a win five times in 26 chances when named as an underdog of at least -105 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Angels have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Los Angeles and their opponents have gone over in 36 of their 83 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Angels have posted a record of 38-45-0 against the spread this season.

Orioles Leaders & Batting Stats

• Cedric Mullins has 22 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 25 walks while hitting .264.
• Including all MLB hitters, Mullins is 63rd in batting average, 80th in on-base percentage, and 94th in slugging.
• Austin Hays’ 45 runs batted in pace his team.
• Hays is 63rd in home runs and 29th in RBI on the season.
• Anthony Santander paces the Orioles with 15 home runs.
• Ryan Mountcastle is batting .273 with 18 doubles, 14 home runs and 15 walks.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Shohei Ohtani has driven in a team-leading 53 runs batted in.
• Ohtani’s home run total puts him 14th in the big leagues, and he is 15th in RBI.
• Mike Trout’s 23 home runs and .269 batting average are both lineup-highs.
• Trout is currently fourth in home runs and 22nd in RBI in the major leagues.
• Taylor Ward has 10 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 34 walks while batting .304.
• Jared Walsh has 12 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 14 walks while hitting .246.