Baltimore Orioles - Atlanta Braves predictions and free betting tips [12/06/2024]

Tonight, the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles will face off in the second game of their three-game series. It’s a clash of rookies as the Braves send right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach to the mound, while the O’s will start left-hander Cade Povich. In the first game, Baltimore came out on top with a 4-0 victory.

Atlanta Braves

Schwellenbach will make his third career start today. In his two losses, he conceded a total of 9 runs, 12 hits, and 3 walks over 9.2 innings. Boston scored 6 runs in his last start on Wednesday. Spencer Schwellenbach ranks third among Atlanta’s prospects.

Baltimore Orioles

The O’s comfortably swept Tampa in their last series and have already beaten Atlanta in the first game. Their deficit to the New York Yankees is shrinking, so they can't afford to lose steam. Cade Povich took a loss in his debut last Thursday, giving up 6 runs and 5 hits over 5.1 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Before his promotion to the majors, he had 5 wins and 1 loss with a 3.18 ERA in 11 starts in Triple-A.

Match Prediction: Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves

Cade Povich has yet to pitch in front of his home fans, which could add some nerves for the young pitcher. Though Atlanta is struggling, their lineup remains powerful. Predicting a winner in this match is a tough call, but taking the Braves’ individual total over 3.5 runs looks promising.

Total Match Prediction

Bookmakers have low confidence in the reliability of the young pitchers and are offering high totals for this game. Spencer Schwellenbach has a good pitching arsenal and could surprise the home batters. Moreover, both teams’ bullpens are quite solid, providing the necessary depth for this game. A total under 9.5 looks much better than any over options.