MLB Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles (Wednesday, September 24 at 06:35 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | TB | BAL |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -104 | -118 |
| Total (O/U) | 8.5 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (155) | +1.5 (-191) |
| Last 5 RPG | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Record | 76–81 | 74–83 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
More MLB picks: Tampa Bay Rays · Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore enters this matchup analysis with a slight edge, having taken 5 of the last 8 meetings against Tampa Bay and holding the most recent 6–0 win. Both teams have hovered near .500, but the Orioles’ ability to control tempo at home contrasts with the Rays’ inconsistency on the road. With Tampa Bay averaging 4.2 runs per game across its last five and Baltimore producing 2.4 in the same span, the pace suggests value on the home side and a lean toward a lower-scoring result in this MLB prediction.
Game Time
On tap at Wednesday, September 24 at 06:35 PM ET at Camden Yards, warm air can lift carry to the gaps.
Odds & Spread Line
- Tampa Bay Rays: -104
- Baltimore Orioles: -118
Total: 8.5
- Run Line — Tampa Bay Rays: -1.5 (+155)
- Run Line — Baltimore Orioles: +1.5 (-191)
Latest Team Records
Tampa Bay Rays: 76-81 (Win %: 0.484)
Baltimore Orioles: 74-83 (Win %: 0.471)
Injury Report
The Tampa Bay Rays are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Baltimore Orioles are missing Chayce McDermott (Back), listed as 15-Day-IL; Albert Suarez (Elbow), listed as 15-Day-IL; Shawn Dubin (Elbow), listed as 15-Day-IL. No other significant injuries are reported.
Key Player Stats
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 0.26 AVG, 44 HR, 108 RBI
- Yandy Diaz: 0.302 AVG, 25 HR, 83 RBI
- Brandon Lowe: 0.258 AVG, 30 HR, 81 RBI
Baltimore Orioles
- Gunnar Henderson: 0.273 AVG, 16 HR, 65 RBI
- Jackson Holliday: 0.247 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI
- Jordan Westburg: 0.26 AVG, 15 HR, 34 RBI
Team Analysis
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays’ season record reflects inconsistency, and the last 5 games at 2-3 with 4.2 RPG show an offense that hasn’t been reliable enough to sustain momentum. On the road, where they sit below .500, their scoring profile has lacked the efficiency needed to consistently support their pitching staff. Junior Caminero’s power numbers anchor the lineup, but the surrounding bats have not delivered steady production in recent weeks.
The Rays’ last 10 games at 4-6 with 3.7 RPG further highlight their uneven rhythm, especially when tasked with generating runs in tight contests. Yandy Diaz has been a steady presence, yet collective execution has dipped late in games, limiting their ability to close out series. Brandon Lowe’s contributions have not been enough to offset road struggles, leaving Tampa Bay vulnerable against a division opponent that has outplayed them head-to-head.
- Batting Average: 0.252
- Total Runs Scored: 696
- Home Runs: 177
- OBP: 0.314
- SLG: 0.403
- OPS: 0.717
- ERA: 3.85
- WHIP: 1.21
Away Record: 35-41 • Home Record: 41-40
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (4.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 4-6 (3.7 RPG)
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles’ 2-3 mark in its last 5 games with 2.4 RPG speaks to offensive inconsistency, yet the Orioles have found ways to control tempo at home. Gunnar Henderson has delivered critical run production in key spots, ensuring that even when scoring is limited, Baltimore remains competitive. Their home record, while slightly under .500, positions them well in this contest given Tampa Bay Rays’ road issues.
Over the last 10 games, Baltimore sits at 5-5 with 3.3 RPG, showing a balanced but modest scoring trend that aligns with their Under tendencies. Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg have added depth to the lineup, providing enough situational hitting to back up the pitching staff. With the Orioles’ recent head-to-head dominance and home-field advantage, their profile points to a reliable angle against a Rays team that has not traveled well.
- Batting Average: 0.237
- Total Runs Scored: 656
- Home Runs: 182
- OBP: 0.305
- SLG: 0.395
- OPS: 0.701
- ERA: 4.61
- WHIP: 1.37
Away Record: 36-42 • Home Record: 38-41
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (2.4 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (3.3 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Baltimore Orioles lead 5–3 (Last 8 games)
- September 23, 2025: TB 0 @ BAL 6
- July 20, 2025: BAL 5 @ TB 3
- July 19, 2025: BAL 3 @ TB 4
- July 18, 2025: BAL 1 @ TB 11
- June 29, 2025: TB 1 @ BAL 5
- June 28, 2025: TB 11 @ BAL 3
- June 27, 2025: TB 8 @ BAL 22
- June 19, 2025: BAL 4 @ TB 1
Over/Under Trends
Tampa Bay Rays’ last 10 games have averaged 8.0 total runs, with 5 games that would have cleared today’s total of 8.5.
Baltimore Orioles’ last 10 games have averaged 8.0 combined runs, with 3 games clearing the same number of 8.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Baltimore Orioles’ head-to-head edge, coupled with Tampa Bay Rays’ 35-41 road record and uneven scoring at 3.7 runs per game across the last 10, speaks to why the Orioles are the sharper side. With Henderson, Holliday, and Westburg providing timely offense and a proven ability to control this matchup at home, the Orioles are positioned to assert themselves again.
Markets point to the Baltimore Orioles as the correct angle.
Over/Under Prediction
Recent five-game scoring: the Baltimore Orioles are at 2.4 RPG and the Tampa Bay Rays at 4.2 — a useful baseline against the total.
With both clubs averaging 6.6 runs per game recently, we’re expecting a Under 8.5 outcome.
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