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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Baltimore Orioles will face the New York Yankees, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, starting at 6:35 PM ET.
The Orioles will have Shane Baz (4-12, 4.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 53.5% win probability over the Orioles.
This article offers a complete Yankees vs. Orioles prediction, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Orioles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Yankees and Orioles, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Yankees a 53.5% chance of defeating the Orioles.
According to our model, the Orioles (+1.5) have a 58.9% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 58.8% chance of going over,.
Yankees vs. Orioles odds [8/18/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (+155) / Orioles +1.5 (-156)
- Moneyline: Yankees -108, Orioles +106
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Orioles picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Yankees -1.5 @ +155 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Yankees @ -108 via Novig
- Total: Over 8.5 @ -102 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Orioles game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Orioles and Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled to begin at 6:35 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Time: 6:35 PM ET/3:35PM PT
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 53.5% win probability, will likely beat the Orioles in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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