Orioles vs. Marlins prediction: Why Miami is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [5/5/2026]
Get Baltimore Orioles vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Tuesday.

The Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles will meet in MLB action at loanDepot park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.04 ERA), while the Orioles are going with Chris Bassitt (2-2, 5.46 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Marlins as the most likely winner of the Orioles vs. Marlins game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Orioles vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Marlins a 56% chance of defeating the Orioles.
According to our model, the Orioles (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Orioles vs. Marlins odds [5/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Orioles | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+148) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -138 |
| Total | o8.5 (-108) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Orioles vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Orioles +1.5 | -170 |
| Moneyline | Orioles | +122 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -108 |
According to our best MLB 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.
Orioles vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Marlins and Orioles at loanDepot park is scheduled to commence at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Marlins, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Orioles in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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