On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM, and the forecast predicts some light rain during the game. Corbin Burnes, with a solid ERA of 3.060, will start for the Orioles, whereas the Yankees will counter with Gerrit Cole, who has an ERA of 3.971.

In the race for the 2024 AL East Division title, the Orioles currently sit in third place with an 88-70 record, reflecting a 0.56 winning percentage. With a divisional record of 32-19, they clinched the second spot within the division. They are entering the game with momentum, having won five of their last ten games and riding a two-win streak. The team has performed equally at home and on the road, maintaining a balance between daytime and nighttime successes, highlighted by their 763 runs scored versus 683 runs allowed this season.

On top of the division, the Yankees hold a record of 92-66, a 0.58 winning percentage, and are first in their division despite a slightly weaker divisional record of 25-26. With six wins in their last ten games but currently on a two-loss streak, the Yankees will look to capitalize on their stronger performance in night games, having scored a total of 793 runs and given up 650 runs this season.

As for the betting odds, the Yankees are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 7.5. For those looking to bet on the money line, the Orioles are +123 while the Yankees are set at -145. This suggests that while the Yankees are predicted to win, it might be a closely contested matchup, ideal for those interested in betting dynamics.