Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/14/23 MLB Predictions

Tampa Bay Rays (90-57) vs. Baltimore Orioles (91-54)

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/14/23 – Tonight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will pit two of the American League’s premier teams against each other: Tampa Bay Rays are currently 90-57 while Baltimore Orioles boast an impressive 91-54 record and are competing against each other to reign supreme in AL East. Set to begin at 7:15 PM ET and broadcast live by FOX.

The Tampa Bay Rays have been nothing short of amazing this season, boasting an astounding.258 batting average with 780 runs scored and an outstanding 210 homers hit! Additionally, their on-base percentage (.331) and slugging percentage of (.445) demonstrate their offensive prowess while their pitching staff has produced reliable performances with a 3.78 ERA and 1.17 WHIP; unfortunately though they face Baltimore who they’ve only managed two victories against over their previous eight matchups against.

The Orioles and Rays are performing comparably this season, boasting similar statistics like.258 batting average, 741 runs scored and 170 homers. While their 4.03 ERA and 1.27 WHIP may indicate less stable pitching units compared to Tampa Bay, they still manage to hold their own and boast an impressive 8-3 record against them over their last 11 contests – giving Baltimore an edge in recent meetings between them and Tampa Bay. For more insights and potential betting opportunities, you can also explore somefree accurate MLB picks.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Game Info

Aaron Civale (7-3 W-L, 2.96 ERA) vs. Kyle Bradish (11-6 W-L, 3.03 ERA)

Aaron Civale has been one of the Tampa Bay Rays’ key contributors this season, helping the club achieve an outstanding record. Boasting an outstanding 7-3 win-loss record and 2.96 ERA, he stands out as an effective pitcher with his 73% strikeout rate and 2.96 ERA over 112.2 innings pitched – boasting an outstanding 1.12 WHIP to highlight his ability to limit hits and walks; his strikeout total stands at 98 and home run allowance is kept to only eight! Aaron’s strengths lie in control and pitch variations making him an ideal opponent on the mound!

Kyle Bradish of the Baltimore Orioles comes into this matchup as an equally compelling representative for their side. With an 11-6 win-loss record and an ERA of 3.03, Bradish boasts 145.2 innings thrown this season while striking out 145 batters while only giving up 120 hits and 39 walks for total of 145.2 innings pitched; 13 homers allowed but his 1.09 WHIP shows how efficiently he keeps runners off base; his fastball and slider have proven especially potency when used together to strike out batters easily allowing Civale against Bradish for this highly anticipated showdown!

MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -130, Total Odds: 8.5

Betting odds point towards an extremely close contest between Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Baltimore are slight moneyline favorites at -130 while Tampa Bay holds a +1.5 point spread at -175. Total odds for this matchup have been set at 8.5.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

Tampa Bay’s last six games have all seen total scores go OVER, suggesting high-scoring affairs. They are 5-1 against the spread during this span and in good form overall; although they have struggled against Baltimore recently – going 2-6 SU in eight meetings (seven straight losses!), while their road record stands out with 10-5 wins out of 15.

Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends

Baltimore has seen the total go OVER in 9 of their last 11 games, suggesting a high-scoring matchup tonight. They are 8-3 SU in their last 11 contests and in 7 out of their 10 meetings with Tampa Bay since 2010, the total has actually been under. Thus implying it may not be as high-scoring when these two sides clash tonight.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/14/23 Betting Picks

Based on current form and trends, it appears as if Baltimore Orioles hold a slight advantage, particularly with their recent success against Tampa Bay. But don’t count out Tampa Bay — particularly their overall season performance and recent form. In terms of point spread wagers, oddsmakers seem more inclined to pick Tampa Bay at +1.5 for its potency offense.

Given their recent track records in the American League, both teams tend to play to an OVER total. But when these two meet up, the total often goes UNDER and adds another layer of complexity.

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