Aiming for a sweep, the Phillies host the Orioles in the last game of their series. Philly has the advantage with Ranger Suarez on the mound and solid betting patterns. A close, low-scoring game with value on the run line is what to anticipate.
Match Overview
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 12:35 p.m. ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Teams: Baltimore Orioles VS. Philadelphia Phillies
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles will face the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET. The Phillies are favored with a moneyline of –163, while the Orioles are underdogs at +136. Philadelphia is also the run‑line favorite (–1.5 at +127), and the game’s over/under is set at 8.5 runs.
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Game Odds & Lines
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Orioles: +136 • Phillies: –163 |
| Run Line | Orioles +1.5: –153 • Phillies –1.5: +127 |
| Total Runs (O/U) | Over 8.5: –104 • Under 8.5: –117 |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | W‑L | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | Trevor Rogers | 4‑2 | (ERA not specified) |
| Phillies | Ranger Suarez | 8‑4 | 2.68 |
(Bleachernation reports Suarez is 8‑4 with a 2.68 ERA in 100⅔ innings. Rogers steps in for Baltimore in his 10th start.)
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Last 5 Games (Record)
| Team | Last 5 Games |
|---|---|
| Orioles | 1–4 |
| Phillies | 4–1 |
Head‑to‑Head (2025 Season Series)
| Series | Result |
|---|---|
| Phillies vs. Orioles | Phillies lead series 2–0 after winning first two games |
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
Forecast: No explicit details provided in preview — assume typical mid‑August conditions at Citizens Bank Park.
Wind, Humidity & Ballpark Factor: not detailed; ballpark tends to play neutral to hitter‑friendly in day games.
Key Insights & Betting Trends
- Phillies win ~62.6% when favored; 33‑13 when favored at –163 or shorter.
- Orioles have gone 25‑out‑of‑58 as underdogs this season (43.1%), but just 3‑10 at +136 or worse.
- Phillies recent form: favorite in last 10 moneyline games, finishing 6‑4. Over/under split 5/5; ATS 5‑5‑0.
- Orioles recent 10 games as underdogs: 3‑4; Over/under roughly even; ATS 6‑4‑0.
- Philadelphia’s offense: team ERA ~3.74, K/9 ~9.3; solid strikeout rate. Orioles: ERA ~4.91, offense ranks lower.
Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
- Moneyline: Phillies @ –163
- Run Line: Phillies –1.5 @ +127
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 @ –117
Predicted Outcome
Philadelphia’s strong home pitching and recent dominance in this series give them the edge. Suarez has been reliable all season, and with the Orioles struggling as underdogs and falling behind early in the series, look for the Phillies to close it out with a tight, low-scoring victory—Phillies win 4–2.
Sources: https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/, https://www.cbssports.com/nba, https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/, https://www.mybookie.ag/sportsbook/
