Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Use Code SSWC The Chicago Cubs travel to take on the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM ET, with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks for more game predictions.
Starting Pitchers Ready for Wednesday’s Matchup
Colin Rea is expected to start for Chicago. He enters the contest with a 6-5 record, a 4.74 ERA, and a 1.43 WHIP over 89.1 innings. He has allowed 94 hits, struck out 68 batters, walked 34, and surrendered 13 home runs. Baltimore is expected to counter with Dean Kremer, who is 1-1 with a 3.18 ERA and an outstanding 0.88 WHIP in 17.0 innings. Kremer has given up just 12 hits while striking out 20 and walking only three, although he has allowed five home runs.
Chicago Brings the Better Overall Record
The Cubs enter this matchup with a 50-40 overall record and a 23-21 record on the road. Chicago has won three of its last five games, recently defeating St. Louis 6-4, San Diego 23-3, and San Diego 9-7. The Cubs also recently lost twice to St. Louis by scores of 3-0 and 17-1. Despite those two setbacks, Chicago continues to own one of the stronger records entering Wednesday’s slate.
Chicago is batting .244 as a team while scoring 455 runs on 749 hits. The Cubs have hit 112 home runs with a .338 on-base percentage and a .409 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 4.36 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .244. Chicago has also recorded 705 strikeouts while issuing 279 walks.
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The biggest strength for the Cubs has been their offense. Chicago has produced 455 runs and 112 home runs while posting a .338 on-base percentage, all of which compare favorably in this matchup. That ability to consistently reach base and generate power gives the visitors an opportunity to pressure Baltimore throughout the game.
Baltimore Looks to Stay Competitive at Home
Baltimore comes into this contest with a 42-49 overall record and a 24-23 mark at home. The Orioles have gone 3-2 over their last five games. They recently lost to Cincinnati 3-2 after recording victories over Cincinnati by scores of 8-5 and 3-0. Before that, Baltimore split two games against Chicago, earning a 6-1 win before falling 9-3.
The Orioles are hitting .238 as a club while scoring 416 runs on 721 hits. They have totaled 104 home runs with a .319 on-base percentage and a .395 slugging percentage. On the mound, Baltimore owns a 4.34 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP while holding opponents to a .253 batting average. The Orioles have also accumulated 723 strikeouts while allowing 321 walks.
Baltimore’s biggest advantage comes from its pitching performance in relation to this matchup. The Orioles own a slightly lower team ERA than Chicago, and their probable starter has posted a 3.18 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP in his appearances this season. If Baltimore is able to complement that effort with timely offense, it has an opportunity to keep this game close.
Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Prediction
Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles Pick
- Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline
I’m backing the Cubs on the moneyline. Chicago owns the stronger overall record and has advantages in runs scored, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Cubs have also shown they can produce explosive offensive performances, and I believe those season-long offensive numbers are enough to overcome Baltimore on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles Total Pick
- Pick: Over 8.5
I’m taking the over 8.5. Chicago has scored 455 runs this season, while Baltimore has produced 416 runs with 104 home runs. Both offenses have shown the ability to put together productive games, and I believe the combination of these season numbers gives this matchup enough scoring potential to finish above 8.5.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs 6 – Baltimore Orioles 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
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