In this article we will formulate an Orioles vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 26th at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 24-30 this year after they won game one by a score of 9-7 in 13 innings on Monday afternoon. Baltimore blew a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning, but they managed to score four runs in the bottom of the 13th for the win. The Orioles recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Cowser, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Bradish allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings, while Enns picked up the win. Prior to this series, Baltimore won two out of three against the Tigers, but lost all three against the Rays before that.
This season, Baltimore has a 4.80 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .260 opponent batting average, while they have scored 237 runs with a .233 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Pete Alonso has led the Orioles with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Gunnar Henderson has added 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Shane Baz, who is 1-5 with a 4.87 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 57.1 innings pitched this year.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 34-17 this season after they lost game one in heartbreaking fashion on Monday. Tampa Bay led 1-0 in the sixth, 4-2 in the 11th, 5-4 in the 12th, and 7-5 in the 13th, before finally losing in the 13th inning. The Rays recorded 12 hits and they committed four errors, while they were led by Aranda, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the game. McClanahan allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Scholtens allowed three earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, Tampa Bay split two games with the Yankees and swept the Orioles in three games.
This season, Tampa Bay has a 3.50 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .228 opponent batting average, while they have scored 243 runs with a .260 batting average and a .334 on base percentage. Jonathan Aranda has led the Rays with nine home runs and 40 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added eight home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Griffin Jax, who is 1-2 with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 28.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The underdogs have won eight of the Rays’ last nine games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The Rays have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL East opponents following a loss.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as road favorites against AL East opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Rays’ last nine games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against the Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The Orioles have lost each of their last seven games against the Rays following a win.
- The Rays have won 16 of their last 18 night games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Rays following a win.
- The Rays have covered the run line in 11 of their last 13 night games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
- The Orioles have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rays’ last nine games after going to extra innings have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Orioles’ last seven home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last six night games between the Rays and Orioles.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last seven Tuesday games against AL East opponents.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Colton Cowser has hit a home run in two of the Orioles’ last three games.
- Pete Alonso has recorded two or more hits in each of the Orioles’ last five games as underdogs.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Yandy Diaz has hit a home run in two of the Rays’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Gavin Lux has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven road appearances.
Orioles vs Rays Prediction
Baltimore was able to get an unbelievable win on Monday to start this series and they have won three of their last four games. The Orioles are 15-13 at home this year, while the Rays are 15-12 on the road. Tampa Bay has dropped two in a row, but they have allowed two runs or fewer in three of their last five. The Rays are starting Jax, who has allowed three earned runs in his last 14.0 innings, while Baz has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four outings. Take the Rays to bounce back with a win here.