On the evening of July 10, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards starting at 6:35 PM. Despite the forecast suggesting light rain, the matchup is expected to heat up with Shota Imanaga taking the mound for the Cubs. Imanaga enters the game with a strong ERA of 3.165. Facing him will be the Orioles’ ace, Corbin Burnes, who boasts an impressive ERA of 2.317.

In terms of standings, the Cubs are currently 12th in the NL Central with a 43-49 record, reflecting a .470 winning percentage. Conversely, the Orioles are doing noticeably better in the AL East, holding second place with a solid 57-34 record, which translates to a .630 winning percentage. The differences in their recent performances and home/away records could be indicative of the challenges the Cubs face in this meeting.

When discussing betting odds, the Orioles are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under of 9.0, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. For those looking to place wagers, the odds are set at 153 for the Cubs and -181 for the Orioles, which speaks to the perceived strength and form of the Orioles going into the game.