Baltimore Orioles (28-15) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (20-25)
Baltimore Orioles take on St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium this Tuesday evening and fans and bettors alike are anticipating what this matchup may hold in store for both teams. Orioles come into this matchup sporting an impressive 28-15 record while 20-25 Cardinals attempt to find consistency to climb back up in standings. Set for 7:45 PM ET start time on May 21, 2024 this is a must-watch game when tracking performances via top live betting websites.
Baltimore Orioles have had an outstanding start, boasting an batting average of.245, 215 runs scored and 66 homers thus far. Their pitching staff boasts an outstanding 3.25 ERA with only 1.12 WHIP due to disciplined pitching and strategic gameplay; additionally their slugging and on-base percentages sit at 444% and 305%, showing they possess an effective lineup capable of exploiting any pitcher errors that come their way.
St. Louis Cardinals have struggled more this season; their team batting average sits at just.233 with just 37 homers scored and an ERA/WHIP ratio of 4.35/1.32 suggesting some weakness on pitching side; yet on-base percentage remains somewhat better with them at.311, showing they possess enough patience to challenge Oriole pitchers effectively.
Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, May 21 at 7:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Kyle Bradish (0-0, 2.63 ERA) vs. Lance Lynn (1-2, 4.17 ERA)
Kyle Bradish of the Baltimore Orioles enters this matchup boasting an impressive 2.63 ERA over 13.2 innings pitched. Even with only limited innings pitched under his belt so far, Bradish has displayed striking out batters at an alarming rate – 17 so far! Managing his walk rate under pressure against an opposing Cardinals lineup that capitalizes on any mistakes can be tough at times; with current form and low home run count suggesting otherwise; Bradish may well deliver an outstanding performance by staying composed under pressure.
Lance Lynn brings both experience and inconsistency to the St. Louis Cardinals mound with him; evidenced by a 4.17 ERA over 45.1 innings pitched this season. Lynn has shown some potential as evidenced by 43 Ks recorded, yet has surrendered hits and walks that contributed to an elevated WHIP (1.48) suggesting potential vulnerability against Orioles hitters. Lynn’s experience will prove crucial to managing game pace while quickly adapting on-the-fly adjustments needed against them; his success here depends upon being able to limit baserunners while not surrendering long balls in key situations.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds haven’t yet been decided for this game; however, given Orioles’ superior record and Cardinals recent form, Orioles may emerge as favorites. Bettors should monitor odds as they change due to both teams’ recent performances as well as historical encounters between these sides.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
The Orioles have gone 2-3 in their last five games and have struggled against the spread in recent contests, going 1-4 against it in those matches. Their road game performance against the spread, on the other hand, stands at 9-8; these results indicate fluctuating performance with potential in certain conditions; 11 of their 26 home totals went over in recent encounters, suggesting higher scoring contests than normal.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have seen an upswing recently, going 4-1 over their last five games while going 3-2 against the spread during this stretch. Although their road games against the spread (11-15) had previously proved troublesome for them, recent results show signs that totals tend towards high scoring which might continue against an Orioles offense capable of producing big results.
Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals 5/21/2024 Betting Picks
Based on each team’s current form, statistics and the pitching matchup, Orioles appear more likely to win this matchup; however, their opponents shouldn’t be discounted too quickly as recent form could make for a closer contest than expected.
As your MLB pick for today, consider backing the Orioles as they boast strong batting and pitching performance. Prop bets on strikeouts could prove fruitful given past performances by their pitchers while given both teams recent trends, an OVER on total runs may also warrant consideration.
