MLB Prop Bets: Baltimore Orioles vs Athletics (May 8, 2026)
The Athletics (19-18) face the Baltimore Orioles (17-21) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jacob Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Kyle Bradish is the probable pitcher for the Orioles. The Orioles are favored to win at -136, while the Athletics are at +113. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Athletics (-171) have a 21-16 Run Line record this season, while the Orioles (+141) hold a record of 17-21.
- The Athletics have a 19-16-2 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total runs line, 16 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Orioles have a 24-13-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Athletics are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Orioles are averaging 4.6 (11th).
- In the field, the Athletics are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (20th in the league), while the Orioles are allowing an average of 5.6 runs (28th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Athletics are at .251 (ranking 7th in the Major leagues), while the Orioles are batting .235 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Orioles have hit 40 (16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Athletics have managed 43 (T10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Athletics have recorded 162 RBIs to rank 13th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Orioles have recorded 171 RBIs to rank 11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Orioles have an earned run average of 4.83 this season (29th in the Majors), while The Athletics have an ERA of 4.57 (22nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Athletics have recorded 291 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Orioles rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 310.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .269 against the Orioles this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .255 (23rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 8-12-17 | 3-6-7 | 5-6-10 | 2-4-2 | 6-8-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| Orioles | 5-8-25 | 3-2-13 | 2-6-12 | 3-2-17 | 2-6-8 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 17-13-7 | 6-6-4 | 11-7-3 | 2-4-2 | 15-9-5 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
| Orioles | 10-18-10 | 7-7-4 | 3-11-6 | 6-9-7 | 4-9-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 16-21 in Athletics games this season. The Orioles have a 23-15 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Athletics recorded a 3-2 victory over the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards when these teams last met on August 10, 2025. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Jordan Westburg did what he could, hitting a home run.
