MLB Matchup Prediction for August 12, 2025: Mariners versus Orioles, Odds, and Start Time - Top Picks and Best Bets According to a Reliable Model
The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for an exciting American League showdown against the Baltimore Orioles on August 16, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
The Mariners have been in top form lately, winning nine out of their last ten games. One of their key performers, pitcher Kirby, has been exceptional, winning six of his last seven starts, including an impressive 8-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
However, when it comes to expert predictions or betting advice for this specific matchup, the current search results are inconclusive. Previous games between the two teams from August 12 to 14 showed the Mariners as favourites, with odds around -132 to -158, and game totals averaging 9 to 9.5 runs. Notable pitchers for these games included Logan Evans from the Mariners and Tomoyuki Sugano from the Orioles.
As for the August 16 game, the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 9. Baltimore is expected to start right-hander Dean Kremer (8-8, 4.35 ERA), while George Kirby, a right-hander with a 4.04 ERA, is expected to start for the Mariners.
Catcher Cal Raleigh, who has had success against Baltimore in the past, will be a key player for the Mariners. In 20 career games against the Orioles, Raleigh is hitting .221 with four doubles, five homers, and 16 RBI. He is currently on a three-game hitting streak, homering in all three weekend games against the Tampa Bay Rays. Raleigh has been a consistent performer for the Mariners this season, hitting .247 with 16 doubles, 45 home runs, 98 RBI, and 78 runs scored in 116 games.
On the Baltimore side, Gunnar Henderson has been a driving force in the offense, with hits in eight of ten games, including four in a row.
The Seattle Mariners are currently a -158 favourite on the money line. The first pitch of the game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. For more detailed predictions and betting insights closer to the game day, sportsbook sites and specialist MLB betting platforms are recommended.
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