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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Baltimore Orioles will face the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, starting at 7:05 PM ET.
The Orioles will have Brandon Young (9-3, 3.52 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Shane McClanahan (9-6, 3.25 ERA) for the Rays.
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Rays a slight edge with a 54.9% win probability over the Orioles.
This article offers a complete Rays vs. Orioles prediction, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Orioles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Rays and Orioles, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Rays a 54.9% chance of defeating the Orioles.
According to our model, the Orioles (+1.5) have a 57.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52.7% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Orioles odds [8/22/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+138) / Orioles +1.5 (-144)
- Moneyline: Rays -122, Orioles +117
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Orioles picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Rays -1.5 @ +138 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Rays @ -122 via Novig
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +111 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Orioles game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Orioles and Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled to commence at 7:05 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 7:05 PM ET/4:05PM PT
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 54.9% win probability, will likely beat the Orioles in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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