Philadelphia Phillies vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction: Orioles to take advantage of Phillies again

Wednesday's game 3 of an MLB series between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies takes place at Citizens Bank Park. Let's preview this match, make a prediction, and offer a choice.

After going down in the standings and losing five of their previous six games, the Philadelphia Phillies require a victory. The Phillies are currently 0.5 games out of contention for a wild card. The Phillies' pitching staff ranks ninth in quality starts (43), seventh in WHIP (1.24), and twelveth in ERA (4.06). The Philadelphia Phillies' offense ranks 21st in home runs (109), 9th in batting average (.256), and 15th in runs per game (4.51). Nick Castellanos and Trea Turner have a combined total of 212 hits and 93 RBI, while Bryson Stott leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 111 hits and 36 RBI. In their previous five games as favorites, the Phillies have lost four of them. In each of the previous eight meetings between the Orioles and Phillies, the visiting club has surpassed the run line. Four of the Phillies' last five games as favorites have ended with a deficit after seven innings. Five of the Phillies' last six games as home favorites have seen them fall behind after three innings.

The Baltimore Orioles hope to extend their current three-game winning streak in order to increase their AL East advantage. The Baltimore Orioles lead their division by 2.5 games. The Orioles' pitching staff ranks 11th in quality starts (38), 16th in quality starts (38), and 19th in WHIP (1.30). In terms of runs per game (4.93), batting average (.251), and home runs (116), the Orioles offense ranks eighth. Austin Hays and Anthony Santander have combined for 192 hits and 93 RBI, while Adley Rutschman leads the Orioles with 97 hits and 43 RBI. In their last nine games, the Orioles have triumphed eight times as road underdogs. In their last eight road games against NL East opponents, the Orioles have covered the run line each time. In their last three games as favorites against National League opponents, the Orioles have led after three innings in each contest.

The Phillies are favorites because they are playing at home and because Taijuan Walker has performed somewhat better than Kyle Gibson. With that stated, the Orioles are playing the part of the underdog. The Orioles are the greatest club for bettors this season since they are not only the better overall squad but are currently playing the better ball. The Baltimore Orioles are currently the most profitable team in baseball, and with their form going into this match, they should be able to secure a victory.