Rays vs. Orioles Prediction
Tyler Galsnow plans to start for the Rays against Grayson Rodriguez. Baltimore holds a shrinking lead over Tampa for the AL East crown. In their final season series against each other every win counts. How will playoff implications change how to bet the game tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
967 Tampa Bay Rays (-120) vs. 968 Baltimore Orioles (+108); o/u 7.5
7:10 PM ET, Saturday, September 16h, 2023
Oriole Park and Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
MLB Public Betting Information
At the time of writing The Spread’s MLB Public Betting page shows 90% of moneyline wagers have been placed on the Rays.
Player Spotlight
Grayson Rodriguez has a 5-4 record on the season with a 4.88 ERA. In two games against Tampa this season he has a 3.18 ERA, one win, and ten strikeouts.
Tyler Galsnow has a 9-5 record this year. Total of 142 strikeouts on the year, tied for 43rd most in the league this year. He has had rough starts against the Orioles this year. Two starts, no wins, and a 6.35 ERA.
MLB Betting Trends
Rays are 39-34 in their road games against the spread
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
The totals have gone over in 33 of Orioles’ 72 last games at home
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
MLB BETTING PREDICTION:
This series could make or break the division title. I expect focused disciplined baseball to be played after last night’s high run game. The variance in quality each started has shown in past matchups points towards them having a short leash early on. Even with each team having a strong batting lineup I expect the tension to be elevated and runs to be constricted. Bet the under.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RAYS/ORIOLES UNDER 7.5
