Mets vs. Orioles Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 21

Updated Aug. 21, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET

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Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets meet Ramon Urias and the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET, in the final game of a three-game series. The Orioles are +119 moneyline underdogs for this matchup with the favorite Mets (-139). New York (-1.5) is favored on the run line. The total is 8.5 runs for the game (with -110 odds to hit the over and -110 odds to go under).

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Mets-Orioles game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Mets vs. Orioles Game Information & Odds

• When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Mets vs. Orioles Prediction

• Score Prediction: Mets 5, Orioles 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Mets 52%, Orioles 48%

Mets vs. Orioles Betting Insights

• The Mets have won 40, or 54.8%, of the 73 games they've played as favorites this season.
• New York has a record of 20-15 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -139 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 58.2%.
• The Orioles have been chosen as underdogs in 27 games this year and have walked away with the win 15 times (55.6%) in those games.
• Baltimore has a win-loss record of 3-1 when favored by +119 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Orioles have a 45.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

FINAL

BAL 3 · NYM 4

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Baltimore Orioles

BAL

+1.5

+122

O 8.5

New York Mets

NYM

-1.5

-146

U 8.5

Mets Recent Betting Performance

• The Mets went 4-4 across the eight games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Mets combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total six times.
• The Mets are 3-7-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Mets Recent Stats

Mets Player Insights

• Lindor is the Mets best hitter, putting together an average of .265 while also being the team's top run producer, collecting 72 RBI and launching 24 long balls.
• Lindor's home runs place him 21st in the majors, and he is 26th in RBI.
• Pete Alonso has hit 27 home runs to pace his team.
• Alonso ranks 12th in homers and 34th in RBI in the majors.
• Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 72 runs batted in.
• Nimmo has at least one base hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a double, a triple, two home runs, a walk and six RBI.
• Jesse Winker is batting .260 with 20 doubles, 11 home runs and 55 walks.

Mets Team Props

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Orioles Recent Betting Performance

• In three games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Orioles had a record of 1-2.
• The Orioles and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Orioles have seven wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Orioles Recent Stats

Orioles Player Insights

• Gunnar Henderson leads the team in batting average with a high-water mark of .287.
• Henderson is sixth in home runs and 17th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Anthony Santander has hit 37 home runs with 82 runs batted in, leading the team in both categories.
• Santander is currently third in home runs and 13th in RBI in the big leagues.
• Adley Rutschman is hitting .263 with 16 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 44 walks.
• Ryan O'Hearn has 15 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and 40 walks while batting .276.

Orioles Team Props

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