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Tampa Bay Rays Favored Over Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of Series as AL East Battle Heats Up

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play game 3 of a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. After losing the opening game of the series and having their winning streak snapped, the Orioles will look to bounce back and narrow the gap in the AL East standings. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, will aim to extend their winning streak and close in on the division leaders. Both teams will be missing key players for this matchup. The starting pitchers are (ERA: ) for the Orioles and Taj Bradley (ERA: 4.35) for the Rays. Tampa Bay is favored to win at -128. For a more detailed prediction, be sure to check out our MLB picks for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +114 | Rays -128
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-177) | Rays -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 56%.

Baltimore vs Tampa Bay Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently ranked 24th in offense, scoring an average of 3.99 runs per game, and 24th in defense, allowing an average of 5.03 runs to be scored against them per game. They have a power ranking of 8 and are 30-41 this season. In terms of individual player statistics, Cedric Mullins leads the team with 11 home runs and 34 RBI, while Ryan O'Hearn has 10 home runs and 27 RBI. On the pitching side, the team ranks 25th in Quality Starts, 26th in WHIP, and 27th in both ERA and batting average against. Zack Eflin leads the team in wins, Cade Povich has the most strikeouts, and Tomoyuki Sugano has the best ERA for starters. The starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays has not been announced.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have proven to be a strong offensive force this season, ranking 9th in runs scored, 12th in slugging percentage, 13th in batting average, and 15th in on-base percentage. Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe lead in home runs, with Caminero also leading in RBI. The team boasts impressive extra base hits numbers with 115 doubles, four triples, and 77 home runs. On the mound, the Rays have excelled in Quality Starts, WHIP, ERA, and batting average against. Zack Littell leads in wins, Ryan Pepiot in strikeouts, and Drew Rasmussen in ERA for starters. Despite their strong performance, the Rays will be looking to bounce back after recent losses to Baltimore. This season, Taj Bradley will lead the team as he holds a 4-5 record with a 4.35 ERA.

Tampa Bay Rays Dominate Baltimore Orioles in Recent Matchups

The Baltimore Orioles have shown improvement after a slow start to the season, although they have struggled against the Tampa Bay Rays, losing four of their last five matchups. In contrast, the Rays have been playing well, winning four of their last five games and seven of their last eight at home. Tampa Bay excels in pitching, ranking in the top five in Quality Starts, WHIP, and ERA, while the Orioles rank significantly lower in these categories. Tampa Bay's starting pitcher, Taj Bradley, has had strong performances in four of his last five appearances. Offensively, the Rays outperform the Orioles, ranking 9th in runs scored and 12th in slugging percentage, whereas Baltimore ranks 27th in both categories.

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