It’s time to talk baseball fans, and what better way than to discuss the upcoming Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles game on a sunny Friday afternoon. These two teams will face off at 6:35 PM EDT today, with the Tampa Bay Rays being the favorites at -180, while the Baltimore Orioles are underdogs at +160. The run total for this game is set at 8.5, and the Rays are -1.5 on the run line at odds of -110, while the Orioles are +1.5 at odds of -110.
Pitching Matchup
Currently, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Shane McClanahan vs. Kyle Gibson. The Rays played the Yankees yesterday, beating them in a close 8-7 affair. On the other hand, the Orioles lost to the Braves 3-2 in their most recent game. Playing on short rest, it remains to be seen how both teams will perform, but the question is, will they be 100% and ready to go?
Head-to-Head
The last time these teams met was on March 5, 2023, when the Orioles beat the Rays 5-2, with the Orioles being +115 underdogs. The total for that game was set at 9, and it stayed under by two runs. Looking back, it appears that the Orioles have what it takes to beat the Rays, and it will be interesting to see if history repeats itself.
Win Trends
When it comes to how both teams have been playing lately, the Rays have won 8 of their last 10 games, while the Orioles have won 6 of their last 10 games. These two teams are quite competitive, and it’s evident that they both possess the power to take this game home.
Totals Trends
In their last 10 games, the Rays have gone over in six of them and stayed under in four, while the Orioles have gone over in seven and stayed under in three. It looks like both teams are consistent in scoring points, but it’s always risky to make predictions based solely on these stats.
Our pick for this game is the Tampa Bay Rays (-180), and we’re tailing hot Shark player Samuel on this one. Before you make any bets, we highly recommend you download the Shark Book app. This app is known as a handicapper’s best friend, and you’ll see why once you have it. Good luck to both teams, and let’s hope this game is as exciting as we anticipate it to be!