Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/9

MLB game preview

The None Athletics will take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game is set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 4:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on MASN. The Athletics come into this game with a record of 20-18 and sit at the top of the AL West division.

The Baltimore Orioles have a record of 17-22 and are currently ranked fifth in the AL East. The Orioles have lost their last two games. Weather conditions for the game are expected to be mild with overcast clouds. Aaron Civale will pitch for the Athletics, while Shane Baz takes the mound for the Orioles.

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have been performing well in recent games. They secured a win against the Orioles on May 8th with a close score of 4-3. Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson were key players, both contributing with hits and RBIs.

In their game against the Phillies on May 7th, the Athletics had a strong performance, winning 12-1. They hit four home runs in this game, with Zack Gelof and Shea Langeliers leading the charge. J.T. Ginn delivered a solid pitching performance with eight strikeouts.

The Athletics’ lineup shows strong batting statistics. They hold a team batting average of .250, ranking 6th in the league. Shea Langeliers stands out with a .333 average and 11 home runs, making him a crucial player for the team.

Athletics vs Orioles Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
  • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics +113, Orioles -135

Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have been playing some close games lately. They lost their last game against the Athletics by one run, with a score of 4-3. In that game, Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings and struck out ten batters.

The Orioles’ offense has been relying on key players like Adley Rutschman and Pete Alonso. Rutschman has a batting average of .325, making him a strong hitter in the lineup. Pete Alonso has contributed with eight home runs and a batting average of .226.

On the pitching side, Shane Baz will start the next game for the Orioles. So far this season, he has a 4.99 ERA with 33 strikeouts. The team will be looking for a strong performance from him against the Athletics.

BTB Betting Pick

The Orioles are favored to win with a moneyline of -135. The Athletics have a moneyline of +113. The Orioles’ better pitching stats, with an ERA of 4.53 compared to the Athletics’ 4.83, give them an edge. The projected score is Orioles 5, Athletics 4.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. Both teams have shown moderate hitting ability, with the Athletics ranking 6th in batting average. The Orioles’ pitching has been slightly stronger, so taking the under at 9.0 (+100) is advisable. The projected total is 9 runs.