Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction for Sunday June 21 2026
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The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers meet on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET with coverage available on MLB.TV. Baltimore enters the matchup with a 35-42 record, while Los Angeles comes in at 49-27. ESPN Analytics gives the Dodgers a commanding 67.7% chance to win compared to 32.3% for the Orioles. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Take the Mound
Baltimore is expected to start Brandon Young in Sunday's matchup. Young has posted a 5-2 record with a 3.18 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 62.1 innings. He has allowed 55 hits while striking out 44 batters, walking 23, and surrendering six home runs. Los Angeles is scheduled to counter with Emmet Sheehan, who enters with a 3-4 record, a 4.76 ERA, and a 1.20 WHIP over 64.1 innings. Sheehan has allowed 60 hits while recording 72 strikeouts, issuing 17 walks, and giving up 12 home runs.
Baltimore Seeks a Road Upset
The Orioles enter this contest with a 35-42 overall record and a 13-23 mark away from home. Baltimore has won just one of its last five games. The Orioles recently lost a close 6-5 game to Los Angeles and also dropped two of three games against Seattle by scores of 3-0 and 3-1. Their lone victory during this stretch came in a 5-3 win over the Mariners.
Baltimore has posted a .240 team batting average with 354 runs scored, 615 hits, and 90 home runs. The Orioles carry a .320 on-base percentage and a .399 slugging percentage. On the mound, Baltimore owns a 4.55 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .260. The pitching staff has recorded 598 strikeouts and issued 273 walks.
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One of Baltimore's strengths is its power production. The Orioles have hit 90 home runs and scored 354 runs despite their record sitting below .500. However, the pitching staff has struggled to consistently limit opposing hitters, as reflected by the .260 opponent batting average and 1.40 WHIP.
Los Angeles Continues an Outstanding Season
The Dodgers come into Sunday's game with a 49-27 overall record and a dominant 26-12 record at home. Los Angeles has won four of its last five games and is currently riding a four-game winning streak. The Dodgers recently defeated Baltimore 6-5 and swept a three-game series against Tampa Bay with victories of 5-4, 1-0, and 4-3.
Los Angeles has been one of the most productive teams statistically this season. The Dodgers own a .262 batting average with 402 runs scored, 667 hits, and 104 home runs. They have posted a .346 on-base percentage and a .441 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff carries a 3.35 ERA and an outstanding 1.08 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .211 batting average. Los Angeles pitchers have accumulated 673 strikeouts and issued only 208 walks.
The Dodgers' biggest advantage is their complete team profile. Los Angeles leads Baltimore in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, opponent batting average, and strikeout production. Those numbers help explain both their overall record and their strong home success.
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles has been the superior club in nearly every statistical category provided. The Dodgers have the better record, stronger home performance, more offensive production, and significantly stronger pitching numbers. Baltimore kept the first game close, but the season-long numbers favor Los Angeles.
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Dodgers Total Pick
- Pick: Over 8.5
I like the over if the total is set at 8.5. The first meeting of this series finished 6-5, and both teams have shown the ability to hit for power with a combined 194 home runs this season. While Los Angeles owns excellent pitching numbers, the offensive production from both clubs supports a higher-scoring outlook.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 7 – Orioles 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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