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Baltimore Orioles Aim to Sweep Tampa Bay Rays in Monday Night Showdown at Tropicana Field

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 vs Tampa Bay Stats

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 41-22 record this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to avoid a sweep after starting this series with three straight losses following a sweep of the Marlins. They have won four of their last seven games and are averaging 3.92 runs per game. Their batting average is .234, ranking 19th in the league. Isaac Paredes leads the team with a .288 batting average, 10 home runs, and 37 RBI. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.36 runs per game with opponents batting .248 against them. In their last game, Pepiot gave up three runs in six innings. The Rays have a power ranking of 21 and are 23rd in offense and 25th in defense. Baltimore lost their last three matchups against Tampa Bay. Researching the top sportsbooks promos can help in making informed betting decisions.

Baltimore Orioles Continue Hot Streak, Favored to Win Against Slumping Tampa Bay Rays

The Baltimore Orioles are currently on a hot streak, winning three consecutive games and nine out of their last 11 games on the road. Their offense has been strong, scoring at least five runs in their last five games. It is expected that their offensive performance will continue in this upcoming game, as they have a history of hitting well against right-handed pitchers, such as Pepiot who has struggled in recent starts.

On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays have been struggling, losing three straight games and four of their last six home games. They have been lacking in offensive production, scoring only five runs in their last three games. This trend is likely to continue in the upcoming game as they have had difficulty hitting against right-handed pitchers like Burnes, who has been performing well for the Orioles.

Given these factors, it is recommended to place your bet on the Baltimore Orioles to cover the money line in this game.

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