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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against Tampa Bay Rays in Home Series

The Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in a home series continuation on Saturday, with a 4:05 PM Eastern first pitch. Baltimore has been performing well, winning four of their last five games. Ryan Pepiot with an ERA of 3.76 will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, while Zach Eflin with an ERA of 3.6 will take the mound for the Orioles. Baltimore opens as the betting favorite at -175, with the current line at Baltimore -172.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +155 | Orioles -172
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-142) | Orioles -1.5 (+122)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 63%.

Tampa Bay vs Baltimore Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

At this point, the Tampa Bay Rays have not yet announced their starting pitcher for game two. The team currently ranks 13th in the league with an ERA of 3.95, but they have struggled on the road with an ERA of 4.16. Their bullpen has had issues with control, averaging four walks per game. Offensively, the Rays are averaging 3.89 runs per game, placing them at 28th in the league for scoring. They are also struggling at the plate, currently ranking 27th in batting average and hits per game. Overall, the Rays have a power ranking of 21 and a record of 69-72 for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

In game two for the Orioles, RHP Zach Eflin is set to take the mound after a recent loss to the Rays. Eflin has a 10-7 record with an ERA of 3.60 and has been stronger at home with a 2.41 ERA. However, he has struggled in daytime games. Despite this, Eflin had a strong August and has carried that momentum into September with a 1.29 ERA.

Baltimore has been performing well offensively, averaging 5.01 runs per game and ranking 3rd in the league in offense. They have shown improvement at the plate in September after a weak August, with a batting average over .300. The Orioles have also demonstrated a strong ability to hit home runs and doubles, particularly in afternoon games. Overall, Baltimore has a power ranking of 11 and a record of 82-60. Their recent matchups with Tampa Bay resulted in a 2-1 series win for Tampa Bay.

Baltimore Orioles Favored to Win Due to Strong Hitting Performance and Pitching Improvement

The Baltimore Orioles have demonstrated a stronger hitting performance at home and during daytime games, while the Tampa Bay Rays have shown a decrease in hitting productivity during daytime matchups. Eflin's recent pitching performances have displayed improvement, particularly in his ability to accumulate strikeouts. Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays have struggled with offensive consistency throughout the season, as evidenced by their tendency to leave runners stranded due to a lack of plate discipline. Considering these factors, the Baltimore Orioles are favored to win as indicated by the Baltimore ML.

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