MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles (August 28, 2026)
The Baltimore Orioles (65-69) face the Athletics (53-81) at Sutter Health Park on Friday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Brandon Young is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while Jacob Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Athletics.
- The Orioles have a 67-62-5 O/U record this season (meaning 67 games have gone over the total runs line, 62 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 66-63-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Orioles are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.4 (19th).
- In the field, the Orioles are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.7 runs (29th).
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 Orioles are at .237 (ranking 24th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .245 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 158 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 164 (9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 589 RBIs to rank T9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 560 RBIs to rank 19th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Athletics have an earned run average of 5.46 this season (29th in the Majors), while The Orioles have an ERA of 4.21 (18th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 1068 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 1122.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .270 against the Athletics this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .254 (26th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 26-26-82 | 10-10-48 | 16-16-34 | 11-8-43 | 15-18-39 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
| Athletics | 28-41-65 | 16-21-29 | 12-20-36 | 8-10-17 | 20-31-48 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 44-54-36 | 24-26-18 | 20-28-18 | 20-22-20 | 24-32-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Athletics | 48-55-31 | 27-28-11 | 21-27-20 | 11-16-8 | 37-39-23 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 75-59 in Orioles games this season. The Athletics have a 61-73 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Orioles recorded a 2-1 victory over the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards when these teams last met on May 10. Dylan Beavers went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. That result snapped the Athletics' four-game winning streak against the Orioles.
