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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Orioles vs. Rays on May 8, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, May 8th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Orioles
The Rays take on the Orioles on Monday, May 8th 2023 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (28-7) vs. Baltimore Orioles (22-12)
- Date: Monday, May 8th 2023
- Time: 6:35 ET
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Baltimore Orioles, the Rays have a record of 28-7, good for 1st in the AL East. When playing away from home, the Rays have played well posting a record of 9-4.
Having been favored in 94.3% of their games, Tampa Bay has an above .500 record against the runline at 22-13. The team has an over/under record of 19-13, with an average betting line of 8.
Making the start for Tampa Bay is Shane McClanahan, with a record of 6-0. Coming into the game, Shane McClanahan has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.02. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .193 against him. Shane McClanahan has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .273. With a total of 16 walks, McClanahan has a WHIP of 1.10.
Tampa Bay enters play averaging 6.4 runs per game, placing them 1st in the MLB. As a team, the Rays are batting a healthy .276, placing them 1st in the league. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 71 home runs, which ranks 1st. Throughout the season, Tampa Bay's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 1st best OBP of .348.
Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays, they have a record of 22-12, placing them 2nd in the AL East. On the season, the Orioles have an above .500 home record, going 9-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore has been favored 55.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 21-13. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 20-13.
Baltimore pitcher Kyle Gibson gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 4-1. Heading into action, Kyle Gibson has an ERA of 4.61. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.288). So far, Gibson has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .352. Gibson has a WHIP of 1.34, with 11 walks allowed.
On the season, Baltimore boasts the 6th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.5 runs per game. As a team, the Orioles are batting a healthy .255, placing them 12th in the league. Currently, Baltimore is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 41 home runs (11th). To date, Baltimore has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .336.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Orioles
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Baltimore, the Rays are the betting favorite at -177 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 63.9%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Rays on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays Moneyline
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