MLB Early Doubleheader - Wednesday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Baltimore Orioles
- Release Date
- 04/15/2026 11:39 AM
- Event Date
- 04/15/2026 12:35 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
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Arizona Diamondbacks +115
(Consensus Line)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- Arizona has a strong case to win Wednesday because the Diamondbacks appear to have the better starting pitching setup. Eduardo Rodriguez gets the ball for Arizona and comes in at 1-0 with a 0.50 ERA, while Baltimore counters with Kyle Bradish, who is 1-2 with a 5.27 ERA. That is a big edge on paper, especially in a rubber game where one clean outing from the starter can decide the series. MLB’s preview also notes that Rodriguez has had a lot of success against Baltimore over his career, carrying a 14-5 record with a 2.74 ERA against the Orioles.
Arizona also comes in with momentum after taking Tuesday’s game 4-3 to even the series. In that win, the Diamondbacks got a big three-run homer from Ildemaro Vargas, plus three hits from Geraldo Perdomo, and they held off Baltimore late when the Orioles threatened. That matters because it showed Arizona can win a close game in this park and that the lineup is doing enough situational hitting to support its pitching. The Diamondbacks are also chasing their third straight series win, so there is a solid form angle working in their favor.
The matchup also favors Arizona because Baltimore has shown some inconsistency in this series. The Orioles exploded for nine runs Monday, but on Tuesday they left chances on the table and could not fully recover after one rough inning from Trevor Rogers. If Rodriguez gives Arizona the kind of steady start he has been giving all season, the Diamondbacks should be in position to control the game and put pressure back on a Baltimore club that has been more vulnerable when Bradish is on the mound. Put it together, and the better starter, the series momentum, and Arizona’s recent offensive spark make the Diamondbacks a very live side to win on Wednesday.
Jim's Play: 921. Diamondbacks