MIL vs BAL prediction for September 18, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects BAL 4.3 - MIL 4.8. MIL is favored with a 54.1% win probability. The run line is 1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 9.0 total runs.
BAL
4.3
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
MIL
4.8
Projected Score
Win Probability
BALMIL
+1.5
Run Line (BAL)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 55.8% (3,908 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
MIL
357
BAL
246
Projected
BAL 4.3 — MIL 4.8
Actual
BAL 5 — MIL 6
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Dustin May R
MIL
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FF25%97 mph18% whiff
FC24%93 mph22% whiff
SI19%97 mph16% whiff
Cade Povich L
BAL
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FF45%92 mph15% whiff
CU23%76 mph39% whiff
SL13%86 mph30% whiff
Weather Impact
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
81°F8 mph wind
HR: 0.992 Total: 0.993
7mph in
Bullpen Comparison
MIL
3.03ERA
3.41FIP
9.48K/9
3.57BB/9
1.19WHIP
BAL
4.00ERA
3.73FIP
8.80K/9
3.61BB/9
1.30WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
MIL F5
2.7 runs
44.3% win
BAL F5
2.5 runs
41.4% win
F5 Total
5.2
NRFI
51.2%
YRFI
48.8%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.09
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
MIL7 injured
Garrett Mitchell CFDAY-TO-DAY
Grant Anderson RP15-DAY-IL
Bryse Wilson RP15-DAY-IL
Brandon Woodruff SP60-DAY-IL
Brian Fitzpatrick RP60-DAY-IL
Quinn Priester SP60-DAY-IL
+1 more
BAL8 injured
Jackson Holliday 2B10-DAY-IL
Kyle Bradish SP15-DAY-IL
Shane Baz SPDAY-TO-DAY
Christian Franklin CF10-DAY-IL
Ryan Helsley RP60-DAY-IL
Blaze Alexander 3B10-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.