Orioles vs. Reds July 29 Betting Preview: Baltimore Favored at Great American Ballpark
The Baltimore Orioles (50-49) face the Cincinnati Reds (38-60) in a three-game series starting Friday, July 29 at 6:40 p.m. at Great American Ballpark.
Both teams enter with 5-5 records in their last 10 games. The Orioles recently swept the Tampa Bay Rays in four games, while the Reds split their series with the Miami Marlins.
Team Standings:
- Orioles: 4th in AL East, 16.5 games behind Yankees
- Reds: Last in NL Central, 16.5 games out of first
Game Details:
- Date: Friday, July 29
- Time: 6:40 p.m.
- Location: Great American Ballpark
- Over/Under: 9.5 runs
- Favorite: Orioles
Pitching Matchup:
- Reds: Mike Minor (1-7, 6.65 ERA, 41 K)
- Orioles: TBA
Minor struggled in his last outing, allowing 5 runs on 8 hits in 4 innings against the Cardinals. The Orioles have not announced their starting pitcher for the series.
Home/Away Records:
- Reds home: 22-31
- Orioles away: 21-29
Prediction: Given Minor's struggles and the Orioles' recent momentum, Baltimore is favored to win game one. The Reds will likely win one game in the series behind either Tyler Mahle or Nick Lodolo in games two or three.
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