Orioles vs. Athletics Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Oakland Athletics will face the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Friday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

Francisco Pérez (0-0, 4.50 ERA) will start on the mound for the Athletics, up against Kyle Gibson (11-7, 4.89 ERA) for the Orioles.

Dimers' free betting picks for Orioles vs. Athletics, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Orioles vs. Athletics

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Orioles-Athletics MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Orioles a 59% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Orioles vs. Athletics Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (+115), Orioles -1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Athletics +180, Orioles -200
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/-105)

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Orioles, with +115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Orioles (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +180, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Orioles at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Orioles vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +115 via PointsBet (53% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (5.1% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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While the Orioles are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the 5.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Orioles vs. Athletics Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Orioles are more likely to beat the Athletics in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Orioles having a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Orioles-Athletics game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

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Orioles vs. Athletics 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Athletics and Orioles at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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