Yankees vs. Orioles: Game 1, prediction, odds and picks - July 12, MLB 2024

Friday will mark the kick-off of the penultimate series of 2024 between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. The two teams, who have seen a considerable amount of one another so far this season, will be aiming to enter next week's All-Star break on a high note.

Set for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch from Baltimore, this will represent the third of four series between the two clubs. When the two AL East clubs last met at Yankee Stadium in mid-June, it was the O's that emerged victorious, outscoring the Bronx Bombers 26-15 in the series to take two out of three games.

"The AL East's two top teams go head-to-head. The @Orioles host the @Yankees tonight at 7:05 pm ET. Watch on @MLB.TV @YESNetwork and @masnOrioles" - MLB

With just two games separating the trailing New York Yankees from the O's, defending Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole will get the ball for New York. Now 1-1 on the season, Cole is sporting a 6.75 ERA since returning from the IL last month. Cade Povich will start for the Orioles. Povich is 1-3 with a 6.51 ERA on the season.

Yankees vs Orioles Baseball Betting Odds

New York Yankees	-115	-1.5 (+140)	O 9 -110
Baltimore Orioles	-105	+1.5 (-165)	U 9 -110

Where to watch Yankees vs Orioles

For those preferring to view the game on cable, your geographic location will affect your viewing options. For fans in the New York City area, the YES Network will carry the action, with pre-game coverage set to commence at 6:30 p.m. For fans in Baltimore, the game will be aired on the MASN Sports Network.

Alternatively, fans who prefer to stream the game can avail of that service on both Fubo and MLB.TV.

Yankees vs Orioles Prediction

The New York Yankees pull into Baltimore having just endured a humiliating series defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, and with a team average of .222 since June 11, have been the second-worst hitting team in baseball over that period.

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However, the Orioles are coming off a sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs and will need to rely on struggling rookie Cade Povich. For Cole, who has 98 strikeouts in 13 career games against Baltimore, this game represents an excellent opportunity for the ace to pick up his second win of the year.

Prediction: New York Yankees: -1.5 (+140)