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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Baltimore Orioles will square off with the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, commencing at 6:35 PM ET.
Shane Baz (1-5, 4.87 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles, while the Rays will counter with Griffin Jax (1-2, 3.54 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Orioles a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Rays.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Rays vs. Orioles matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Orioles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Rays and Orioles, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Orioles a 51% chance of defeating the Rays.
According to our model, the Orioles (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Orioles odds [5/26/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-172) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -105 |
| Total | o8.5 (-118) | u8.5 (+100) |
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 available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Orioles +1.5 | -172 |
| Moneyline | Orioles | -105 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -118 |
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
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Orioles and Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled to begin at 6:35 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Time: 6:35 PM ET/3:35PM PT
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Conclusion
We predict the Orioles, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Tuesday'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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