Rays vs. Orioles Prediction
Will the underdog Orioles upset Chris Archer and the Rays, who visit Baltimore tonight in the series-opener between the AL East rivals?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Orioles are +105 money line underdogs to knock off the Rays, who have odds of -115 to win in Baltimore tonight at 7:05PM ET. With Archer set to oppose Ubaldo Jimenez, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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RAYS KEY TRENDS: Tampa Bay has not been a profitable road team, losing 39 of its 56 games away from Tropicana Field. The Rays are also 2-6 in their last eight road games versus a right-handed starter, are 1-6 in their last seven games versus American League East rivals, and are 20-43 in their last 63 games when they open a new series.
ORIOLES KEY TRENDS: The Orioles have been excellent of late, winning four of their last five games and going 9-2 in their last 11 home games. They’re also 8-1 in their last nine games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game and have won six of their last eight divisional games as well.
Bet Tonight’s Rays vs. Orioles Game
OUR PICK: The Rays have struggled to beat the Orioles, even with Archer toeing the rubber. They’re 2-9 in their last 11 trips to Baltimore and 4-11 in their last 15 games overall versus the Orioles. They’ve also won just three times in Archer’s last 10 starts against the O’s and have dropped four of his last five road outings versus Baltimore. On top of that, the Rays are just 3-10 in Archer’s last 13 starts versus American League East opponents. With the Orioles receiving plus odds, it’s a good opportunity for bettors to back a team that’s playing well at the moment.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: BALTIMORE ORIOLES +105