Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

MLB game preview

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The game is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:05 PM. The Orioles come into this game with a 15-19 record, while the Yankees hold a 23-11 record.

Shane Baz will start for the Orioles with a 1-2 record and a 4.50 ERA. Cam Schlittler will pitch for the Yankees, boasting a 4-1 record and a 1.51 ERA. The Yankees have won their last three games, while the Orioles have lost their last four games.

Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have had a tough series recently against the New York Yankees. They lost three games in a row, with scores of 11-3, 9-4, and 7-2. Their hitting struggled, collecting only three hits in one of those games, and their pitching gave up several home runs.

The Orioles are ranked 16th in batting average with a .232, showing they can get on base but need to improve. Their slugging percentage is better, ranked 12th at .388, indicating some power in their lineup. They are also 8th in home runs with 39, which suggests they can hit for power when needed.

Shane Baz is the probable starting pitcher for the Orioles in their next game. He has a record of 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 29 strikeouts this season. His performance will be crucial as they face Cam Schlittler from the Yankees, who has been strong this season with a 4-1 record and a 1.51 ERA.

Orioles vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Orioles Moneyline +185, Yankees Moneyline -221, Orioles Runline +1.5 (-119), Yankees Runline -1.5 (-102), Total Over 8.5 (-109), Total Under 8.5 (-112)

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have been strong in recent games. They secured a win against the Baltimore Orioles with a score of 11-3 on May 3rd. Jasson Domínguez, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice all hit home runs in this game.

The Yankees also won against the Orioles on May 2nd with a score of 9-4. Cody Bellinger stood out, going 4 for 4 with two home runs. The team had a total of 11 hits, including seven extra-base hits.

On May 1st, the Yankees won 7-2 against the Orioles. Will Warren pitched well, allowing only one earned run over six innings. Ben Rice contributed with a home run and three RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees have strong odds to win against the Orioles with a moneyline of -221. The Yankees have a better batting average and on-base percentage. Their pitching also ranks higher, with a 3.01 ERA and fewer home runs allowed. The projected score favors the Yankees, so the pick is for the Yankees to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees have a solid pitching lineup, ranking first in ERA and home runs allowed. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under at 8.5 (-112).