Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday June 24 2026
Use Code WWWC The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels wrap up their high-stakes series at Angel Stadium on June 24, 2026, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory in this afternoon matchup. This comprehensive preview breaks down the pitching duel, analyzes the best available odds, and delivers our top betting picks and MLB player props.
Best Available Odds
Best Moneyline Odds: Baltimore Orioles (+112 at ProphetX) / Los Angeles Angels (-115 at Novig)
Best Spread Odds: Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-176 at ProphetX) / Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (+167 at Novig)
Best Total Odds: Over 9.0 (-120 at Rebet) / Under 9.5 (-115 at Novig)
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Game Info
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 4:07 PM EDT
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
TV: MASN, ABTV Presented by Pechanga Resort Casino
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Baltimore Orioles enter Wednesday at 38-43 after suffering a 5-1 loss in the second game of the series. Baltimore won Monday's opener 6-1 before Los Angeles responded Tuesday, leaving the three-game set tied entering the afternoon finale.
The Orioles carried a three-game winning streak into Tuesday but were shut down by Ryan Johnson, who entered with a 12.83 ERA. Johnson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, allowed one hit over six scoreless frames, and recorded a career-high eight strikeouts.
Baltimore finished with only three hits. Leody Taveras drove in the team's lone run with a seventh-inning single, but the Orioles never brought the tying run to the plate during the final innings.
The loss dropped Baltimore to 16-24 on the road. The Orioles are trying to finish their nine-game West Coast trip with a winning record after series in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Anaheim.
Baltimore has averaged approximately 4.7 runs per game while batting around .242. The lineup has hit more than 70 home runs and contains legitimate power, but its production has fluctuated sharply from game to game.
Pete Alonso leads the Orioles with 18 home runs and 53 RBIs. His power remains the central threat in the middle of the order, particularly when Taylor Ward and Gunnar Henderson reach base ahead of him.
Ward leads Baltimore in batting average, hits, and on-base percentage. He homered on the first pitch of Monday's opener against his former team and remains an important table-setter despite cooling from his strongest early-season form.
Henderson collected three hits, including an RBI triple, in Monday's victory. His left-handed power creates one of Baltimore's more important matchups against José Soriano, particularly if Soriano struggles to command his sinker.
Coby Mayo supplied a three-run home run Monday and now has 10 homers. Samuel Basallo, Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill, Jeremiah Jackson, and Taveras form the remainder of Baltimore's available offensive core.
The Orioles continue to play without Adley Rutschman, who is on the seven-day concussion injured list. His absence removes an experienced switch-hitter and forces Basallo and Chadwick Tromp to handle the catching duties.
Jackson Holliday has dealt with groin discomfort, while Blaze Alexander left Monday's game with a knee contusion. Both have avoided immediate injured-list placements but remain uncertain contributors for the finale.
Baltimore is also without Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, and Dylan Beavers. Those injuries reduce the lineup's depth and make the team more dependent on Ward, Henderson, Alonso, Mayo, and Basallo.
The Orioles' pitching staff owns an ERA around 4.60, while the bullpen carries a mark close to 4.44. The relief group has struggled to protect several late leads during the current road trip.
Baltimore used only one reliever Monday because Kyle Bradish completed eight innings. The Orioles needed three relief innings Tuesday after Shane Baz allowed five runs over five frames, leaving most of the bullpen reasonably rested.
The Los Angeles Angels enter at 33-48 after producing a complete response to Monday's loss. Their offense scored twice during the first inning Tuesday before adding three more runs in the fifth.
Nolan Schanuel opened the scoring with his sixth home run. Zach Neto collected two hits and scored twice, while Vaughn Grissom drove in two runs during the decisive three-run rally.
Jorge Soler, Jo Adell, Logan O'Hoppe, José Siri, Denzer Guzman, and Schanuel give Los Angeles several additional power threats. The lineup has hit slightly more home runs than Baltimore despite producing a lower overall batting average.
Neto remains the most productive all-around player in the available Angels lineup. He enters with 17 home runs and combines power, speed, and an aggressive approach near the top of the order.
Soler returned from an oblique injury before the series and immediately homered during Monday's opener. His right-handed power gives the Angels another dangerous matchup against Gibson.
Adell has supplied substantial raw power despite uneven contact numbers. His ability to punish fastballs makes him a significant threat against a young pitcher who has struggled to work ahead.
The Angels remain without Mike Trout, who is sidelined by a hamstring strain. Trout had hit 17 home runs before the injury, removing the club's most established hitter from the middle of the order.
Los Angeles is also missing Adam Frazier, Yoán Moncada, Grayson Rodriguez, Yusei Kikuchi, Jack Kochanowicz, Ben Joyce, and Travis d'Arnaud. The pitching injuries have contributed to a team ERA near 4.80.
The Angels bullpen owns an ERA around 4.59. Chase Silseth, Sam Bachman, Brent Suter, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Kirby Yates remain the primary late-game options.
Los Angeles needed only three relief innings Tuesday after Johnson completed six. That light workload should leave the Angels' main bullpen arms available behind Soriano.
Starting Pitchers and Pitching Matchup
The Orioles will start right-hander Trey Gibson, who enters at 1-2 with a 5.81 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts across 26.1 innings.
Gibson has appeared in six major-league games and made five starts. He has allowed 31 hits and issued 18 walks, placing nearly two runners on base per inning.
The rookie's walk rate is his most significant concern. Gibson has walked at least four hitters in three of his last four appearances, repeatedly increasing his pitch count and shortening his outings.
He is coming off an encouraging but uneven performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gibson allowed three earned runs on seven hits across five innings while recording a season-high eight strikeouts.
He also issued four walks. Gibson demonstrated genuine swing-and-miss ability against one of baseball's strongest lineups, but the baserunners prevented him from pitching beyond the fifth.
His previous start against San Diego was considerably more difficult. Gibson allowed six runs and five walks over 4.1 innings as the Padres repeatedly punished mistakes inside the strike zone.
The two appearances illustrate his volatility. Gibson possesses enough fastball and breaking-ball quality to generate strikeouts, but his command has not been consistent enough to produce efficient innings.
He has completed six innings only once and has not recorded more than 17 outs in any appearance. Baltimore should again expect to need at least four innings from its bullpen.
The Angels present a more manageable lineup than the Dodgers, particularly without Trout. Gibson still must navigate Neto, Schanuel, Soler, Adell, Grissom, O'Hoppe, and Siri.
Neto and Schanuel can pressure him immediately near the top of the order. Neto attacks mistakes for power, while Schanuel's plate discipline can exploit Gibson's inability to consistently locate the strike zone.
Soler and Adell create the greatest home-run danger. Gibson cannot afford to provide free baserunners before facing either right-handed slugger.
Gibson has never faced the current Angels roster in the major leagues. That unfamiliarity can help him during the first trip through the order, but Los Angeles should receive clearer looks if his command forces him to rely heavily on fastballs.
The Angels will counter with right-hander José Soriano, who enters at 8-4 with a 3.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 98 strikeouts across 92 innings.
Soriano owns the stronger season-long profile and has been the most reliable member of an injury-depleted Los Angeles rotation. His heavy sinker produces ground balls while his breaking pitches generate strikeouts.
The overall ERA does not fully describe his recent form. Soriano has gone 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across his last seven starts.
He has allowed 34 hits and issued 26 walks over 37.2 innings during that span. Soriano has continued to miss bats, recording 37 strikeouts, but his command has become increasingly inconsistent.
The right-hander is coming off five innings against the Athletics. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and four walks while recording six strikeouts.
Soriano worked five scoreless innings against Tampa Bay during his previous start, allowing three hits and two walks. That performance demonstrated his ceiling when he controls the strike zone.
He allowed four earned runs over six innings against the Dodgers one start earlier. Soriano surrendered eight hits but limited the damage enough for Los Angeles to earn a 13-5 victory.
Soriano has completed six innings in only one of his last four appearances. His elevated walk totals have forced the Angels into their bullpen earlier than his season ERA would normally suggest.
Baltimore's patient hitters can test that command. Ward, Henderson, Alonso, and Basallo are capable of refusing pitches below the zone and forcing Soriano to throw his sinker in more hittable locations.
Henderson receives the platoon advantage, as do Basallo, Cowser, and Taveras. Their ability to elevate Soriano's sinker will determine whether Baltimore can produce extra-base damage.
The limited career matchup history slightly favours the Orioles. Current Baltimore hitters have produced five hits across 18 official at-bats against Soriano.
O'Neill is 1-for-2 with a home run, while Taveras is 1-for-7. Henderson is hitless in two at-bats.
Those samples are too small to control the handicap. Soriano's ground-ball ability, recent walk rate, and Baltimore's depleted lineup carry substantially more predictive value.
Game Thesis: Los Angeles owns the clear starting-pitching advantage, but Soriano's recent command problems prevent this from becoming a comfortable favourite position. Gibson's 1.71 WHIP creates opportunities for Neto, Schanuel, Soler, and Adell, while Baltimore can remain competitive by forcing Soriano into deep counts and reaching the Angels bullpen. The home team is the more likely winner, but the matchup still projects as a close game in which nine or fewer runs is the most probable outcome.
⭐ Best Bet - Moneyline Pick: Los Angeles Angels (-115)
The Angels are the preferred moneyline side at a modest favourite price. Soriano provides the strongest individual advantage in the game, and Los Angeles has the healthier available lineup.
Soriano owns a 3.03 ERA and has recorded nearly one strikeout per inning. Even with his recent control problems, he has consistently provided a stronger foundation than Gibson.
Gibson carries a 5.81 ERA and 1.71 WHIP. He has allowed 31 hits and 18 walks in only 26.1 innings, giving Los Angeles several paths to create early scoring opportunities.
The Angels' top order is particularly well positioned to take advantage. Schanuel can force Gibson into the strike zone, while Neto, Soler, and Adell can punish mistakes for extra bases.
Los Angeles also enters after receiving strong production from Neto, Schanuel, and Grissom during Tuesday's win. The Angels have now scored six runs across the first two games despite being shut down by Bradish in the opener.
Baltimore remains dangerous because Soriano has walked 26 hitters during his last seven starts. Ward, Henderson, Alonso, and Basallo can turn those free passes into a multi-run inning.
The Orioles' injuries weaken that path. Rutschman, Westburg, Mountcastle, and Beavers are unavailable, while Holliday and Alexander have dealt with recent physical issues.
The current price is close to a pick'em despite the substantial starting-pitcher gap. Backing Los Angeles at -115 provides the strongest combination of matchup advantage and market value.
Spread Pick: Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-176)
Baltimore +1.5 is the preferred standard run-line side, although the price is expensive. The combination of Soriano's command problems and two inconsistent bullpens makes a one-run result realistic.
The series has produced one comfortable victory for each team, but neither offense has demonstrated consistent production across both games. Baltimore scored six Monday and one Tuesday, while Los Angeles followed one run with five.
Soriano has allowed at least four earned runs in two of his last three starts. He has also issued four or more walks in four of his last seven appearances.
That traffic gives Baltimore a path to keeping the game close even if Soriano limits hard contact. One Alonso or Henderson extra-base hit with runners aboard could erase an early Angels advantage.
Los Angeles' bullpen has been slightly weaker than Baltimore's on a season-long basis. If Soriano leaves after five innings, the Orioles should receive several opportunities against middle relief.
Gibson is the obvious risk to the run line. His high WHIP creates the possibility that Los Angeles builds a multi-run lead before Baltimore reaches the middle innings.
The Orioles can reduce that danger by turning to their bullpen quickly rather than allowing Gibson to face the Angels lineup a third time.
The -176 price limits the overall appeal, but the 1.5-run protection fits projected scores such as 4-3, 5-4, or 5-3. The Angels moneyline offers the better return for anyone expecting Los Angeles to win.
Total Pick: Under 9.5 (-115)
The Under 9.5 is the preferred total. The number provides enough room for Gibson's control problems without requiring Soriano to pitch a dominant shutout.
The first two games produced seven and six total runs. Baltimore has been held to one run in four of the first 18 innings, while the Angels scored only once against Bradish and Rico Garcia on Monday.
Soriano remains capable of limiting Baltimore despite his recent walk rate. His sinker produces ground balls and can prevent free baserunners from becoming extra-base damage.
Baltimore's lineup is also missing several important hitters. Rutschman, Westburg, Mountcastle, and Beavers are unavailable, reducing the depth behind Ward, Henderson, Alonso, and Basallo.
Angel Stadium has generally suppressed offensive production. The late-afternoon conditions are favourable for hitters, but the venue remains less dangerous than many American League parks.
Both bullpens are reasonably rested. Baltimore needed only one relief inning Monday, while Los Angeles used three relievers Tuesday after Johnson completed six.
Gibson presents the greatest danger to the Under. His walks and 1.71 WHIP can produce runs without the Angels needing to string together several hard-hit balls.
Soriano's command creates similar volatility. If he issues several early walks, Baltimore's power hitters can push the game toward the total with one swing.
The 9.5-run number still allows for a 5-4 or 6-3 final. A projected score around 5-3 or 4-3 supports both the Angels moneyline and the Under.
Top Player Prop Picks
Zach Neto Over 1.5 Total Bases (+113 at Novig) Neto enters with 17 home runs and remains the most dangerous available hitter in the Angels lineup.
He collected two hits and scored twice during Tuesday's victory. His ability to produce both contact and power gives him multiple paths to clearing two total bases.
Neto now faces a pitcher carrying a 1.71 WHIP. Gibson has allowed 31 hits and 18 walks over 26.1 innings and has repeatedly been forced to pitch with runners on base.
The Angels shortstop should bat near the top of the lineup and receive four or five plate appearances. That volume is valuable against a starter unlikely to work beyond the fifth inning.
A double, triple, or home run would immediately clear the prop. Neto can also reach the number through two singles.
Gibson's walk problems could place Schanuel on base ahead of Neto or give Neto more favourable pitches with runners moving. The plus-money price makes the total-bases Over preferable to an expensive one-hit market.
Trey Gibson Under 4.5 Strikeouts (+100 at Novig) Gibson has recorded 20 strikeouts across six appearances, giving him an average of 3.3 per outing.
Eight of those 20 strikeouts came during his latest start against the Dodgers. He recorded only 12 combined strikeouts across his first five major-league appearances.
The eight-strikeout performance demonstrated that Gibson possesses legitimate swing-and-miss ability. It does not eliminate the workload concerns created by his command.
Gibson issued four walks against Los Angeles and needed a high pitch count to complete five innings. He has now walked at least four batters in three of his last four outings.
The rookie is projected for another abbreviated workload. Baltimore has allowed him to complete six innings only once, and the bullpen could become involved during the fifth if Los Angeles creates repeated traffic.
The Angels can also use several contact-oriented hitters near the top of the order. Schanuel, Neto, and Grissom are capable of extending at-bats without producing extreme strikeout totals.
Gibson can pitch effectively and still remain below five strikeouts. Four or fewer across approximately five innings would cash the Under at an even-money price.
José Soriano Under 6.5 Strikeouts (-114 at FanDuel) Soriano has recorded 98 strikeouts across 16 starts, an average of approximately 6.1 per appearance.
The line requires seven strikeouts, a number he has failed to reach in five of his last seven starts. Soriano has recorded 37 strikeouts across 37.2 innings during that stretch.
His recent walk rate creates the central Under argument. Soriano has issued 26 walks over his last seven appearances, regularly elevating his pitch count before he can complete six innings.
He has worked only five innings in each of his last two starts. Soriano recorded six strikeouts against the Athletics and five against Tampa Bay, staying below the current line both times.
Baltimore's strongest available hitters can also extend plate appearances. Ward, Henderson, Alonso, and Basallo are capable of refusing Soriano's sinker when it finishes below the strike zone.
The Orioles do carry swing-and-miss risk, particularly in the lower half of the lineup. Soriano could reach seven if his slider produces early strikeouts and his command improves.
The recent workload and walk totals make six or fewer the more likely outcome. Soriano can still provide a quality start and support an Angels victory without clearing 6.5 strikeouts.
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