by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Game Time: 7:05 pm ET, Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Orioles +135, Yankees -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Orioles +135, Yankees -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Orioles +135, Yankees -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Baltimore Orioles: 31-16 (2nd place, AL East)
New York Yankees: 29-20 (3rd place, AL East)
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Baltimore Orioles: 7-3 last 10
New York Yankees: 8-2 last 10
Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Preview and Analysis
The Orioles are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak after completing the sweep in a 3-game series over the Toronto Blue Jays in their last series. They enter this game with a 31-16 record overall and have a road record of 16-8. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Yankees on Wednesday with the series opener still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 9th in the MLB with a .757 OPS. Kyle Bradish is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Tyler Wells is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 3-1 with a 2.94 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 ER, 2 HR, and 1 BB with 7 Ks on 6 hits through 5 IP against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Yankees are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak after completing the sweep in a 3-game series over the Cincinnati Reds in their last series. They enter this game with a 29-20 record overall and have a home record of 16-10. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Orioles on Wednesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 13th in the MLB with a .728 OPS. Gerrit Cole is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Nestor Cortes is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 4-2 with a 5.21 ERA this season. His team won their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 1 homer, and 1 BB with 6 strikeouts on 5 hits through 6 innings played against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles vs Yankees Prediction
The current betting odds have the Orioles listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Both of these teams are entering this series really hot as they have both been on winning streaks and they both have 2 of the best records in the entire MLB. The Orioles also have one of the best offenses in the MLB though while the Yankees have been struggling more on offense this year than they have in previous years. The pitching wasn't great for the Orioles at the beginning of the season but they have been getting better over the last few weeks and have been giving up less runs in their games now. The Yankees have also been playing well but they have Cortes starting in this game and even though he was one of their best starters last season, he hasn't carried that over into this season as he has been giving up a ton of runs in his starts. He is going to be at risk here with this Orioles offense being really hot and he won't get much run support either with the Yankees offense taking a step down this year and Wells also starting for the Orioles who has been pitching really well in his last few starts. The best way to place a bet here is on the Orioles to win this game.
Orioles Yankees Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (7:05 pm ET start time) is Orioles 6 Yankees 4.
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MLB Betting Trends
Baltimore Orioles: 31-16 (+15.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 19-6 (+15.1 units) on the moneyline when the total is 8 to 8.5. 10-4 OVER as a road underdog of +100 or higher. 10-4 OVER on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5.
New York Yankees: 92-78 (-19 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 156-116 (-11.3 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. NESTOR CORTES is 7-2 OVER in all games and 6-1 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Baltimore Orioles: D. Tate (RP) Early June - Forearm. R. Urias (3B) Early June - Hamstring. J. Means (SP) Mid July - Elbow.
New York Yankees: D. German (SP) Elig Sun - Suspension. T. Kahnle (RP) Early June - Bicep. C. Rodon (SP) Early June - Elbow. J. Donaldson (3B) Early June - Hamstring. I. Hamilton (RP) Mid June - Groin. J. Trevino (C) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. D. German (SP) Elig May 28 - Suspension. F. Montas (SP) Early July - Shoulder. J. Loaisiga (RP) Early Sept - Elbow. L. Trivino (RP) out for season - Elbow. G. Stanton (RF) Mid June - Hamstring. L. Gil (RP) Mid July - Elbow. S. Effross (RP) out for season - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“He’s just playing an unbelievable brand of baseball right now, on both sides.” - Brandon Hyde on Cedric Mullins after his team’s win against the Blue Jays in their game on Sunday.
“We’ve got some guys back, but we have been beat up.” - Aaron Boone after his team’s win against the Reds in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Baltimore Orioles
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Adley Rutschman (S) DH
Anthony Santander (S) RF
Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B
Adam Frazier (L) 2B
Austin Hays (R) LF
Gunnar Henderson (L) 3B
James McCann (R) C
Joey Ortiz (R) SS
New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
DJ LeMahieu (R) 3B
Willie Calhoun (L) DH
Harrison Bader (R) CF
Jake Bauers (L) RF
Anthony Volpe (R) SS
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) LF
Kyle Higashioka (R) C
Statistical Leaders
Baltimore Orioles
Batting Average: Austin Hays (.311)
Hits: Cedric Mullins (49)
Home Runs: Ryan Mountcastle (10)
RBI: Cedric Mullins (38)
Stolen Bases: Jorge Mateo (14)
Wins: Dean Kremer (5)
Saves: Felix Bautista (11)
ERA: Yennier Cano (0.38)
New York Yankees
Batting Average: Greg Allen (1.000)
Hits: Anthony Rizzo (54)
Home Runs: Aaron Judge (13)
RBI: Aaron Judge (32)
Stolen Bases: Anthony Volpe (13)
Wins: Gerrit Cole (5)
Saves: Clay Holmes (5)
ERA: Ian Hamilton (1.23)
Managers:
Baltimore Orioles: Brandon Hyde (5th season)
New York Yankees: Aaron Boone (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
