Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Rays Take Down Cole Irvin, Orioles in Rematch?
The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in a rematch of last week's series. Can the Rays get the best of Cole Irvin and the O's this time around? Krabs analyzes this matchup and provides his best betting pick in Orioles vs. Rays.
Krabs - June 7, 2024, 4:29 PM EDT
5 minBaltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Rays Take Down Cole Irvin, Orioles in Rematch?
On Friday night, two AL East teams will face off against familiar faces on the mound. Cole Irvin will be making the start for the Orioles. He just faced the Rays in his last outing. The same could be said about Aaron Civale, who is coming off a gem against the Orioles in his last outing. Will both starting pitchers shove once again, or do either of these teams have an advantage on Friday night?
Orioles vs. Rays DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 7, 2024
- Start Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
Looking at the pitching props for this game, it’s clear to me who is going to have a better outing. Cole Irvin only allowed two runs in his start against the Rays last week, but he is getting disrespected by oddsmakers on his pitching props. His odds are more juiced to the over on his earned runs prop than Civale is, which is weird considering Irvin has been the better arm. To me, it looks like the oddsmakers are tipping their hand with some of these pitching props…
The Rays have been crushing left-handed pitching recently. Cole Irvin might’ve gotten away with it in his last outing against the Rays, but after just facing him less than a week ago I’m willing to bet the Rays find more success this time around. The odds on the moneyline flipping from the O’s being the betting favorite to the Rays would agree with me here as well…
Nearly 90% of the bets and handle are currently backing the Orioles to win this game. Fade the public, and back the Rays who are now favorites at home. This reverse line movement is a great sign for Rays bettors. Don’t look now, but Tampa Bay is starting to play some good baseball, especially when they are facing left-handed pitching. I’ll meet you at the cash counter after Civale throws his best start of the season.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Pick
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