Orioles vs. Yankees: Game 1 predictions, odds and picks — Sept 24, MLB 2024
At one point, the AL East's race was much closer than what it is now, but the Baltimore Orioles' slump in recent weeks has left the New York Yankees a chance to win the division on Tuesday. The Os have been the slightly dominant team this season, having taken six of the 10 games played between the two opponents.
Orioles vs. Yankees recent form and records
With 12 wins in their last 16 games, the Yankees have slowly crept their way into the best record in the American League. If they can seal the deal, they will secure the home-field advantage in the AL bracket.
Meanwhile, the Orioles are 6.0 games behind their opponents heading into Tuesday's game. However, that will not be their biggest concern, as a series-sweeping defeat against the Bronx Bombers might put them at risk of missing the playoffs. They currently hold the first AL wild-card spot and are four games ahead of the Kansas City Royals in second place.
Players to Watch
Starting Pitchers
Dean Kremer (7-10, 4.19 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 120 SO) vs. Clarke Schmidt (5-4, 2.37 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 81 SO)
This will be Dean Kremer's third start against the Yanks this season. He has earned four runs across 11.2 innings.
Last Start: vs. Giants, 6.0 innings pitched, 7 hits, 5 runs, 4 earned runs, 0 walks, 7 strikeouts.
Career vs. Yankees: 3-3, 4.63 ERA, 63 strikeouts in 11 appearances.
Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt has turned in solid results after returning to the rotation following injury. He is at 1.76 ERA for September.
Last Start: 5.0 innings pitched, 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 3 walks, 7 strikeouts.
Career vs. Orioles: 3-3, 3.86 ERA, 26 strikeouts in 10 appearances.
Must Watch Hitters
Orioles
Gunnar Henderson has been strong at the plate, getting eight hits and two stolen bases in his last five games. He is batting at 1.006 OPS for this month. Henderson has been ably supported by Colton Cowser, who has two homers in the last 10 games.
Yankees
Aaron Judge has sprung back into action with four home runs in the last nine games. Gleyber Torres is batting at .330 with 12 RBIs in September.
Orioles vs. Yankees Betting Odds
Orioles vs. Yankees expert picks and prediction
While the Orioles lineup has had a damaging .213 batting average in their last 10 outings, the Yankees rotation is commanding a 2.25 ERA during the same stretch. If that is any indication, then it is expected that Schmidt will continue their good form. They will likely clinch the division in the Bronx on Tuesday.
Runline: Under 1.5
Total Runs: Under 8.5
Prediction: Yankees 4, Orioles 2