Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves
Friday, July 04, 2025 7:15 PM
Play: Total: 8.5/-110 Over
Spencer Strider gets the start for the Atlanta Braves in this one. Spencer Strider's fastball has not been super effective lately, he has only 1 swing and miss in the last 51 times that he's thrown it. He's had two straight games where movement on that pitch has dropped. For Friday's game, the Baltimore Orioles will be rolling out right-hander Charlie Morton. Morton has been pitching below his expectation lately with a 4-7 record and a 5.62 ERA with 77 strikeouts. Morton got extra rest due to having elbow tendinitis which I don't like. Morton had been pitching very well for the Os but the guy is 41 years old. The Atlanta Braves have scored 7 or more runs in 2 out of Strider's last 3 starts. They like to give him insurance and they should have a good opportunity against Morton who isn't 100%. Baltimore is averaging 5.3 runs in their last 10 facing right handed pitching. With Morton having the elbow issue and Strider not pitching as effectively in his last 2 outings, I like this game to get over the posted total. Try to snag this before it gets to 9. Take the over in this game. Baltimore/Atlanta OVER 8.5 -125