Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction – 8/9/2025
The Baltimore Orioles won a low-scoring game to open up their three-game weekend series against the Athletics. They will look to shut down the bats of the Athletics again in this contest. But the pitching matchup in this game suggests that we could be in for a higher-scoring matchup this time around. Here, I have broken down this game from all angles to give you my Athletics vs Orioles prediction.
Our Athletics vs Orioles Pick
- Pick: Athletics Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:05 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers:
- Athletics: Jack Perkins (0-2, 3.97 ERA)
- Baltimore: Brandon Young (0-5, 5.88 ERA)
- Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: MASN, NBCSCA
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Jack Perkins will take the hill for Oakland. He boasts a respectable 3.97 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over nine appearances. He also has a sharp 0.79 ERA on the road. Brandon Young for Baltimore enters at 0-5 with a 5.88 ERA and 1.67 WHIP. He has a 6.85 ERA in Camden Yards starts and will look to put forth a better performance at home tonight.
Key Players
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): Kurtz has a .304 BA and 23 HR. He is a leading home run prop candidate for this game.
- Tyler Soderstrom (Athletics): Soderstrom has hit two home runs in the last three games for the A’s.
- Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore): The former MVP candidate reached base twice and scored a run for the Orioles on Friday.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Athletics have gone 2-3 in their last five games.
- Baltimore has won two games in a row and will aim to build on that success here.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | Home Run | Over 0.5 |
| Shea Langeliers | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The season series between these teams is tied 2-2.
- These teams have alternated wins and losses against each other in their four matchups.
- Baltimore is 28-27 at home after Friday’s win over the Athletics.
- The Athletics dropped to 28-33 on the road for the season after that loss.
Athletics vs Orioles Model Projection
Score Projection: Athletics 6 – Orioles 4
Win Probability: Athletics 58%, Orioles 42%
Final Thoughts
The pitching matchup in this game should give the Athletics a chance to come away with the win. Young has struggled mightily at home for the Orioles this year. I expect his struggles to continue against an A’s lineup that does have some decent power bats in it. I will take the A’s to win this game on the moneyline and retake the lead in their season series with the O’s.
