Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/5

MLB game preview

The Baltimore Orioles will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB regular season game. The game is set for Sunday, April 5, 2026, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. The Orioles come in with a 3-5 record and are on a two-game losing streak. The Pirates have a 5-3 record and have won their last four games.

Chris Bassitt will start for the Orioles, carrying a 0-1 record and an 8.31 ERA. Braxton Ashcraft will take the mound for the Pirates with a 0-1 record and a 3.00 ERA. The weather is expected to be cool with overcast clouds and a light breeze. The game will air on MASN.

Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have been struggling recently. They lost their last two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates by just one run each. The team managed a total of 15 hits in these games, but only one was a home run. Gunnar Henderson showed promise with a home run and multiple RBIs.

In the recent game against the Texas Rangers, the Orioles found success. They won 8-3 with 12 hits and two home runs. Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo both contributed home runs, helping secure the win.

The Orioles’ starting pitcher for the next game is Chris Bassitt. In his last outing, he had a rough time with an 8.31 ERA. The Orioles will look to him to improve as they face the Pirates again.

Orioles vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Orioles Moneyline +108, Pirates Moneyline -129, Orioles Runline +1.5 (-192), Pirates Runline -1.5 (+158), Total Over 8.5 (-104), Total Under 8.5 (-117)

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a winning streak lately. They have won four out of their last five games. Their most recent game against the Baltimore Orioles ended with a narrow win, 3-2.

The Pirates’ offense has been strong, with Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz making key contributions. Reynolds has been consistent, getting on base and scoring runs. Cruz has shown power, hitting three home runs this season.

On the mound, Braxton Ashcraft will be the starting pitcher for the next game. He has an ERA of 3.00 and has struck out three batters so far. The Pirates will rely on him to keep the Orioles’ hitters in check.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored with a moneyline of -129, while the Orioles are at +108. The Pirates have a better team ERA of 3.50, ranked 6th, compared to the Orioles’ 4.22, ranked 17th. Given the Pirates’ stronger pitching and home advantage, the pick is for the Pirates to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Orioles have a batting average of .249, ranked 7th, while the Pirates’ pitching ranks 6th in batting average against at .215. With both teams showing solid defense and average hitting, the pick is for the total to go under 8.5 runs.