MLB: Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics odds, picks, and predictions

The Baltimore Orioles (4-8) and Oakland Athletics (7-6) finish a four-game series at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday at 3:37 p.m. ET. Series of seasons: After a 1-0 win over Baltimore on Wednesday, Oakland now leads 2-1. Baltimore has put up a picket fence in this series, scoring only one run in each of the first three games. The Orioles have scored 14 runs in their last seven games and have a.559 OPS to show for it. Baltimore's hitting problems have been exacerbated by the Athletics' pitching. In their last eight games, Oakland pitchers have a 2.19 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics: Projected starters

Tyler Wells (RHP) vs. Paul Blackburn (RHP)

Wells is set to make his third start of the season (0-1, 6.35 ERA). In 5.2 innings, he has a 1.76 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9, and 7.9 K/9. Blackburn (1-0, 1.8 ERA) will make his third start of the season. Through 10 innings, he has a 0.90 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9, and 9.0 K/9.

Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction: Orioles 5, Athletics 4