Baltimore averages 5.00 runs per game (6th) and hits .253 (14th) with a .749 OPS (10th). The O's have hit 80 home runs (11th) and stolen 53 bases (9th) this year. The pitching staff has been very solid as well this season.

On Friday afternoon Balt starter Cole Irvin has done well and is backed by a solid bullpen. Add to that the Cubbies have struggled against LHP of late.
The Cubs Kyle Hendricks is off his best start of the season taking a no-hitter into the 8th inning last weekend.
Expect a letdown here today as
BALTIMORE is 14-1 as a road favorite of -110 or higher over the last 2 seasons. The Orioles are 17-8 in their last 25 road games as well.

Lastly, the Cubs are just 10-21 in their last 31 interleague home games so we are backing Baltimore to get the win on Friday afternoon here.
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Look for more Friday baseball selections posted later today.