The Baltimore Orioles (37-49) and the Atlanta Braves (39-47) open a 3-game interleague series at Truist Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network / MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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The Braves are favored (-168 on the moneyline) when they host the Orioles (+142). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Spencer Strider (3-6), and Charlie Morton (4-7) taking the ball for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Atlanta Braves have one of the best players in baseball on their team in Ronald Acuña Jr. However, his contract is becoming a topic of discussion.

The struggling Braves could look to trade their superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. They would receive a haul if they trade him.

Verdugo has hit .203 in his last 42 games. Profar will return from an 80-game suspension handed down four days into the season.

The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar in a series of roster moves on Wednesday, that also included placing right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow.

The Atlanta Braves have designated veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, the team announced Wednesday. Verdugo's departure clears space for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, who returns from a PED suspension to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday (GameTracker).

Jose Soriano threw seven scoreless innings and Zach Neto singled, doubled and homered as the visiting Los Angeles Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Thursday in the decisive game of a three-game interleague series.

Matt Olson had a grand slam among his three hits, and the Atlanta Braves used a seven-run sixth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday night.