This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles Starter Zach Eflin Has Good Audition Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline . Despite a glimmer of hope at one point for the Baltimore Orioles, the team has been unable to make a quick run to start the second half of the season.

The Baltimore Orioles (44-57) and Cleveland Guardians (51-50) tussle in a Thursday matinee. First pitch from Progressive Field is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.