Tampa Bay Rays - Baltimore Orioles predictions and free betting tips [08/06/2024]

The Orioles are set to continue their road series against the Tampa Bay Rays this evening. Baltimore is currently 40-22 this season and leading the wild card race in the American League. The Orioles are also just 3.5 games behind the New York Yankees, who are first in the division. Meanwhile, the Rays are in fourth place and are experiencing some troubles with their offence.

Baltimore Orioles

In their last game, the Orioles defeated the Rays 6-3. Baltimore got on the scoreboard with two runs in the second inning, leading to a relatively easy victory. Kyle Bradish (1-0, 3.18 ERA) is set to start on the mound today. In his last start on 1 June, also against Tampa Bay, he went 2.2 innings, giving up 5 runs and 7 hits, though his team won 9-5. The Orioles are 5-1 when Bradish starts.

Tampa Bay Rays

“We just can't gather momentum,” said team manager Kevin Cash, summarising the Rays' performance this season. Injuries and batting issues are hindering their postseason hopes. Taj Bradley (1-3, 5.81 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays today. This season, he has pitched in 5 games, and in his last game on 1 June, he gave up 9 runs in 3.1 innings, including 4 home runs while striking out just 3 batters.

Prediction for Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles are aiming to catch the New York Yankees and become the top team in the East. Baltimore's batting is in top form, and Kyle Bradish has a 1.06 ERA in road games. Tampa Bay's offence is still struggling to find its rhythm, with Taj Bradley appearing as an open book to the Orioles' batters. A -1.5 handicap on Baltimore looks like a solid choice given these factors.

Prediction for Total Score

The Orioles' offence was on fire when they met Taj Bradley last week, and Tampa Bay also managed to score their runs. A total over 7.5 runs in a game where the offence is expected to dominate the defence seems very appealing.