Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals VS Baltimore Orioles 2025-05-27

The battle of the birds, and I'm not talking about the Orioles' chances of winning, although that's a nice story. The St. Louis Cardinals, with their impressive 30-23 record, are looking to take down the Baltimore Orioles, who are, well, let's just say they're still finding their wings with an 18-34 record.

But don't count out the O's just yet, folks. They've got some talent in their offense, and they're looking to ride the momentum of their three-game winning streak. And who knows, maybe Charlie Morton will finally find his groove and earn his first win of the season. (Spoiler alert: he's 0-7 with a 7.68 ERA, so... yeah.)

Now, let's talk turkey. Or rather, let's talk odds. The Cardinals are favored, but not by much. You can get them at around -1.5 runs, with a price of 2.44-2.55, depending on the book. The Orioles, on the other hand, are +1.5, with a price of 1.53-1.61.

My best bet? I'm taking the Orioles +1.5. I know, I know, it sounds crazy, but hear me out. The Cardinals are a good team, but they're not invincible. And the Orioles have shown some spark lately. Plus, the value is just too good to pass up. I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story?

So, there you have it. My prediction: Orioles 5, Cardinals 4. (Just kidding, I have no idea what the final score will be, but I'm feeling good about the O's +1.5.)

Best bet: Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (1.53-1.61)

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