Orioles vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 16

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, right, watches as Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz hits a lead off single off Seattle starter Bryce Miller during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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The Baltimore Orioles (+120) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-145) on August 16, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 12:15 pm in St. Petersburg, FL.

This season, the Orioles are 60-63 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 69-51 ATS.

Orioles vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Orioles starting pitcher: Trevor Rogers 7-8, 4.24 ERA
  • Rays starting pitcher: Freddy Peralta 5-9, 5.38 ERA

Orioles vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orioles+1.5 -175O 7.5 -120+120
Rays -1.5 +145U 7.5 +100-145

Orioles vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 56.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Orioles players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christian Encarnacio has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 away games (+14.72 Units / 164% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 25 away games (+13.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+9.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Gunnar Henderson has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+9.00 Units / 33% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ryan Vilade has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games at home (+17.50 Units / 194% ROI)
  • Junior Caminero has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.55 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+11.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Freddy Peralta has hit the Walks Allowed Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Chandler Simpson has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+8.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+7.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 away games (+5.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 50 games at home (+16.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games (+11.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+8.00 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 50 games at home (+6.85 Units / 12% ROI)

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 64-58 against the Run Line (+3.15 Units / 1.96% ROI).

  • 60-63 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.6 Units / -5.25% ROI
  • 62-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.65 Units / -0.48% ROI
  • 57-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.7 Units / -7.93% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rays are 69-51 against the Run Line (+26.8 Units / 18.31% ROI).

  • 74-48 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.35 Units / 11.13% ROI
  • 54-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.75 Units / -11.07% ROI
  • 63-54 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.15 Units / 2.33% ROI

Rays vs Orioles Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Junior Caminero +270
Pete Alonso +310
Tyler O'Neill +390
Gunnar Henderson +425
Yandy Diaz +450

Rays vs Orioles Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Junior Caminero 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Chandler Simpson 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Gunnar Henderson 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Jonathan Aranda 0.5 -210 0.5 +150
Pete Alonso 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Rays vs Orioles Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Taylor Walls 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Ryan Vilade 0.5 -185 0.5 +135
Jorge Mateo 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Jonny Deluca 0.5 -150 0.5 +110
Junior Caminero 0.5 -135 0.5 +100

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Orioles were 65-20 (.765) when they allowed 4 or fewer runs in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .714.

The Orioles were just 12-51 (.190) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .256.

The Orioles were 81-5 (.942) when leading entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .899.

The Orioles were 36-10 (.783) when they scored in the first inning in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .641.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Rays are 7-2 (.778) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-2 (.778) this season — best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-2 (.778) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2025 season — tied for best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-2 (.778) since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Orioles hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Orioles hitters have a Hard-Hit Rate of 51% on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB.

The Orioles are batting just .133 on pitches out of the zone this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Orioles have an average Exit Velocity of 90.0 MPH this season — best in MLB.

The Rays are batting .206 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.

The Rays are batting .268 with two outs this season — best in MLB.

Rays hitters have missed on just 20% of swings this season — best in MLB.

Rays hitters are slugging .285 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have allowed a run 36% of the time after their offense scores this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have an ERA of 5.13 (272.0 IP) against division opponents this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Opponents are hitting .254 against Orioles pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers has induced two-strike counts to 50% of batters they faced (2,357/4,704 PA’s) this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Rays pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rays pitchers have walked 7% of batters this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rays pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 65% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rays pitchers this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

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