Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Baltimore Orioles will be aiming for a sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final game of their series on Monday night at Tropicana Field. Corbin Burnes will start for the Orioles, while Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. The Orioles have a strong track record against the Rays, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 meetings. Baltimore is the favorite to win the game, with opening odds of -152 that have remained stable.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -152 | Rays +139

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+121) | Rays +1.5 (-139)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 60%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have been performing well recently, winning five of their last seven games and closing the gap in the AL East standings to just two games behind the Yankees. They will aim to continue their momentum with a win on Monday, which would be their sixth win in their last eight games. The team is averaging 5.11 runs per game, with a .247 batting average (eighth in the league) and a league-leading .448 slugging percentage. Adley Rutschman leads the team with a .306 batting average and 49 RBI, while Gunnar Henderson leads with 20 home runs. The Orioles' pitching has been strong as well, giving up only 3.22 runs per game and holding opponents to a .219 batting average. In their last game, Burnes pitched well, giving up only one run in seven innings. However, injuries to Austin Hays and Kyle Stowers make them questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 4, Baltimore is ranked 1 in offense, 5 in defense, and holds a 76-81 record this season.