In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Orioles Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, May 27th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Baltimore Orioles Preview
The Baltimore Orioles have a 25-30 record this season and are sitting in the fourth place of the AL East. They have a 16-13 home record and are coming off a 6-1 home win against the Rays. They will face the Blue Jays and the Red Sox next.
The Orioles have a .233 batting average this season, .314 OBP and .385 Slugging percentage. Baltimore’s pitching staff has a 4.73 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. Taylor Ward is the team’s best hitter with a .250 batting average. Pete Alonso leads the team in RBI with 33, while Gunnar Henderson adds a team-high 11 home runs.
Chris Bassitt (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles, and he has a 4-3 record, 5.51 ERA and 1.67 WHIP.
Tampa Bay Rays Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays have a 34-18 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the AL East. They have a 15-13 away record and are coming off a 1-6 road defeat against the Orioles. They will face the Angels and the Tigers next.
The Rays have a .260 batting average this season, .333 OBP and .388 Slugging percentage. Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Yandy Diaz is the team’s best hitter with a .312 batting average. Jonathan Aranda leads the team in RBI with 41, while Junior Caminero adds a team-high 13 home runs.
Steven Matz (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rays, and he has a 4-1 record, 3.70 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends: May 27, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt Record this season: 4-3 ERA: 5.51
- Home Record: 3-1
- Last 5 against Rays: 0-4
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Orioles have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against the Rays.
- The Rays have lost each of their last six games as favorites against AL East opponents following a loss.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against AL East opponents.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Rays and Orioles.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Steven Matz Record this season: 4-1 ERA: 3.70
- Road Record: 3-0
- Last 5 against Orioles: 1-0
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The Orioles have lost seven of their last eight games against the Rays following a win.
- The Rays have won 16 of their last 19 night games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against the Rays following a win.
- The Rays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight Wednesday games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have lost the first inning in each of their last four night games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last nine night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Orioles’ last eight home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rays’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last seven night games between the Rays and Orioles.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Steven Matz’s last four road appearances as a starter.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Chris Bassitt has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his 12 previous home appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Leody Taveras has recorded two hits in each of his last three appearances with the Orioles as underdogs.
- Chris Bassitt has recorded a win in each of his last five home appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Jordan Westburg has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances.
- Taylor Ward ranks 8th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.397) this season.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
- Steven Matz has recorded a win in three of his last four road appearances.
- Yandy Diaz has hit a home run in three of his last seven appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Orioles rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.260).
- The Orioles rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (507).
- The Rays rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (375).
- The Rays rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.260).
Rays vs Orioles Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Baltimore.
In this Rays vs Orioles Prediction, the Rays are coming as -115 road favorites. The Orioles dominate this series having won both games with a combined 15-8 score, but the Rays have the pitching edge today, as Steven Matz goes up against Chris Bassitt. Matz has back-to-back games with just one earned run, while Bassitt has given up 4+ runs in three of his last four starts. The Rays have a better offense and a better bullpen, while the Orioles are weaker against lefties. Take the Rays for the bounce-back win on the road.