Orioles vs. Rays Prediction
Divisional rivals currently headed in different directions will clash in Tampa, FL this weekend, starting with a 6:40 p.m. ET matchup on Thursday night. What’s the best bet when the Rays host the Orioles this evening at Tropicana Field?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
963 Baltimore Orioles (+155) at 964 Tampa Bay Rays (-180); o/u 8.5
6:40 p.m. ET, Thursday, July 20, 2023
Tropicana Field, Tampa, FL
Orioles vs. Rays Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 56% of bets are on the Rays’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Baltimore Orioles DFS SPIN
Ramón Urías delivered a pair of doubles to drive in three runs Wednesday as the Orioles took down the Dodgers 8-5. Urías has performed as a solid regular since 2021, but he’s getting used to a reduced role with Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg up. Still, while the Orioles might like to use him mostly against lefties, his numbers are far, far better against right-handers this season; he has an .824 OPS versus righties and a .577 OPS against lefties. Today, at least, he came through versus the southpaw, with both of his doubles coming against Julio Urías.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS SPIN
Randy Arozarena told reporters following Wednesday’s contest against the Rangers that he’s dealing with some right knee and back soreness after a collision with the left-field wall. Arozarena went crashing into the left-field wall to rob Marcus Semien of extra bases in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s contest, but was able to remain in the game. It’s possible he’ll be ready for Thursday’s series opener against the Orioles, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Tampa Bay give him some time off to rest and recover. It’s a situation fantasy managers should monitor closely.
Orioles vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games
Orioles vs. Rays MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Given the current state of the Rays, I’m rolling the dice on the underdog tonight. Tyler Glasnow has an impressive 3.78 ERA on the season and was dominant in his last start, allowing a run on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks with seven strikeouts against the Royals last Saturday. That said, Glasnow was rocked by the Orioles last season, surrendering six runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in just 4 1/3 innings. Kyle Gibson, meanwhile, faced the Rays on May 8 and allowed two runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks over six innings. Tampa Bay is struggling mightily offensively.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: BALTIMORE ORIOLES +155