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.

With Jurickson Profar wrapping up his 80-game suspension for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy, the Atlanta Braves have decided to cut ties with Alex Verdugo.

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.

Despite a polarizing tenure with the Yankees, Verdugo didn’t receive a chance until his signing on March 20 with the Braves. The signing of Verdugo proved critical as the Braves