The Tampa Bay Rays (60-39) look to regain control of the AL East lead when they begin a four-game series with the rival Baltimore Orioles (58-37) on Thursday.
- Orioles vs Rays Game Info
- Orioles vs Rays Odds & Spread
- Orioles vs Rays Betting Trends
- Orioles vs Rays Prediction & Pick
- Orioles vs Rays Best Bet
Orioles vs Rays Game Info
- Date:'Thursday, July 20, 2023
- Time:'6:40 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, Florida
- Coverage:'MLB.TV
The Orioles return to the road following Wednesday's 8-5 win over the LA Dodgers that saw third baseman Ramon Urias record two hits while driving in three runs. Meanwhile, the Rays' losing streak is now at four straight games after getting swept by the Texas Rangers to begin the week.
Orioles vs Rays Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'BAL: (+154) | TB: (-184)
- Spread:'BAL: +1.5 (-134) | TB: -1.5 (+112)
- Total:'8 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Rays enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 6:40 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8 runs with both sides being available at -110 odds.
Orioles vs Rays Betting Trends
- Baltimore is 5-0 straight up (SU) in its last five road games.
- Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU In its last six home games.
- The total has hit the Over in five of Baltimore's last six games against the AL East.
- The total has hit the Over in seven of Tampa Bay's last eight home games against Baltimore.
Orioles vs Rays Prediction & Pick
The Rays sure could use a bounce-back performance after getting swept by the Rays, getting outscored 13-6 on aggregate. Unfortunately, returning home might not be all that welcoming. The Rays are 1-5 SU in their last six games at Tropicana Field and were held to exactly one run four times during that stretch.
The Orioles, on the other hand, have thrived as visitors, winning five straight road contests ahead of tonight's meeting. Baltimore even won each of those games by an average of 6.8 runs. Another thing working in the O's favor is that they're 33-12 against the spread (AT S) on the road this year while Tampa Bay is 27-23 ATS at home.
At the end of the day, while the odds favor the Rays, I'm going with the Orioles pulling off the upset. They're the hotter team and have shown a lot of resilience on the road. That gives them the edge against the Rays, who are struggling to hit the ball in their own backyard.
Now that the Orioles sit atop the AL East, expect them to do everything they can to keep that lead.
Final Score Prediction:'Orioles: 4 | Rays: 3
Orioles vs Rays Best Be t
As I predict an upset, I also recommend backing the Orioles on the spread. Again, their ATS record on the road is no joke, especially when you also take into account that they're 13-9 SU as the underdog in AL East matchups this season.
The Rays have done little recently to prove that they can win tonight by multiple runs. The Orioles, meanwhile, are the MLB's best team with a 9-2 record over their last 11 games. Putting two and two together, it's easy to see why taking Baltimore on the spread is the right choice.