Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Picks and Prediction for Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday at 12:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Los Angeles is 43-70 and sits fifth in the AL West, 15 games behind the Houston Astros. The Angels have dropped four of their last five games, including a 3-1 loss in the series opener on Tuesday. Baltimore is 55-58 and sits fourth in the AL East, 12 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles have won three of their last five games and will look to clinch the series with another home victory. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Los Angeles Angels Looking to Snap Another Road Skid

The Angels are batting .238 while scoring 471 runs with 900 hits, 118 home runs, a .313 on-base percentage, and a .382 slugging percentage. Zach Neto leads the club with 19 home runs, while Nolan Schanuel is batting .275 with a .346 on-base percentage. Mike Trout has contributed 18 home runs with a .390 on-base percentage, Jorge Soler has driven in 49 runs, and Vaughn Grissom has added seven home runs and 47 RBIs. Following the trade deadline, Los Angeles will look for other hitters to provide additional production after moving Jo Adell to Cleveland.

The Angels have struggled on the mound, posting a 4.48 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP while holding opponents to a .234 batting average. The pitching staff has recorded 1,006 strikeouts but has also issued 478 walks through 113 games. Los Angeles has allowed only three runs in the series opener, but the staff continues to search for better consistency as the club tries to avoid another series defeat.

Injuries: Sam Bachman (Day-To-Day), Sebastian Rivero (10-Day IL), Yusei Kikuchi (60-Day IL), Yoan Moncada (60-Day IL), Robert Stephenson (60-Day IL).

Baltimore Orioles Looking to Build on the Series Lead

Baltimore is batting .235 while scoring 510 runs with 881 hits, 129 home runs, a .319 on-base percentage, and a .391 slugging percentage. Pete Alonso has made an immediate impact after arriving before the deadline, leading the Orioles with 23 home runs and 71 RBIs while batting .251. Gunnar Henderson has added 18 home runs, Blaze Alexander is batting .312, and Coby Mayo has contributed 14 home runs. Baltimore will continue relying on its power throughout the middle of the order.

Baltimore owns a 4.23 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .254. The Orioles have totaled 894 strikeouts and continue to receive dependable work from their pitching staff, which limited the Angels to one run in Tuesday's opener. That balanced effort has helped Baltimore remain competitive despite several key injuries.

Injuries: Blaze Alexander (10-Day IL), Chris Bassitt (60-Day IL), Samuel Basallo (10-Day IL), Ryan Helsley (60-Day IL), Felix Bautista (60-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Los Angeles Angels – TBD

The Angels had not announced a starting pitcher at the time of publication. Los Angeles will could use its bullpen rather than use a member of the rotation.

Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Young

Young is 8-2 with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP across 103.1 innings. He has allowed 97 hits while striking out 85 batters, issuing 36 walks, and surrendering 11 home runs. The right-hander has been one of Baltimore's most reliable starters this season.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Game Pick

• Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore enters with the advantage after taking the series opener and facing an Angels club that has dropped four of its last five games. The Orioles have received steady production from both their lineup and pitching staff, while Brandon Young has been dependable throughout the season. Los Angeles continues to struggle to generate consistent offense, particularly on the road, and now faces another difficult matchup against a Baltimore team that has played better baseball over the past week. Take the Orioles to win again at home.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Over/Under Pick

• Under

The series opener produced only four total runs, and another low-scoring game appears likely. Baltimore's pitching staff limited Los Angeles to one run on Tuesday, while the Angels have scored four runs or fewer in four of their last five games. Brandon Young has delivered quality outings throughout the season, and Baltimore's bullpen has also been dependable. Due to the Angels having produced fewer runs of late, the under is the play in this matchup.