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10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away 76-53 (33-30 Away)
L W L L L
Projected Final Score
4.7 — 3.5
BAL

Baltimore Orioles

Home 63-67 (34-33 Home)
L L L W W
Spread
TB -1.2 (+130)
BAL +1.2 (-155)
Total
Posted 9.0 (-105)
Simulated 8.2
Moneyline
TB -105
BAL -105

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays
60.1%
Baltimore Orioles
39.9%
+8.9% edge at -105
No edge at -105

Our 10,000 iterations project the Tampa Bay Rays to win outright in 60.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB -1.2 / BAL +1.2
TB covers (+130) +2.9% Edge 46.4%
BAL covers (-155) 53.6%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 37.6%
UNDER (-115) +8.9% Edge 62.4%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: TB starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.027).
  • • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: TB relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the BAL bullpen.
  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: BAL enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 62%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Tampa Bay Rays winning outright in 60.1% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 4.7 - BAL 3.5. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BAL +1.2 covering in 53.6% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 62.4% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
53.3%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-125
Implied Probability: 55.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **53.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Nick Martinez (K%: 14.5%, BB%: 4.4%) faces BAL's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.1%). Home starter Shane Baz (K%: 21.2%, BB%: 8.3%) matchups against TB's first three hitters (avg OBP: 36.7%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Nick Martinez

Away Starter
ERA 3.10
WHIP 1.09
Record 15-6
IP 180.0
SO 109
GS 31
BAL

Shane Baz

Home Starter
ERA 4.11
WHIP 1.35
Record 6-15
IP 179.2
SO 154
GS 31

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

L @ Baltimore Orioles
2 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Baltimore Orioles
3 - 5 | Aug 21, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 5 | Aug 20, 2026
W vs Toronto Blue Jays
7 - 6 | Aug 19, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
5 - 10 | Aug 18, 2026

Baltimore Orioles

W vs Tampa Bay Rays
3 - 2 | Aug 22, 2026
W vs Tampa Bay Rays
5 - 3 | Aug 21, 2026
L vs New York Yankees
1 - 6 | Aug 20, 2026
L vs New York Yankees
3 - 5 | Aug 19, 2026
L vs New York Yankees
1 - 3 | Aug 18, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Baltimore Orioles defeated Tampa Bay Rays
3 - 2 | Aug 22, 2026
Home Baltimore Orioles defeated Tampa Bay Rays
5 - 3 | Aug 21, 2026
Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated Baltimore Orioles
7 - 6 | Aug 17, 2026
Away Baltimore Orioles defeated Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 2 | Aug 16, 2026
Away Baltimore Orioles defeated Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 3 | Aug 15, 2026

Injury Reports

Tampa Bay Rays 28 reported

P Alfredo Zarraga
- Full Season
P Alvaro Mejias
60-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
OF Austin Overn
60-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
1B Brady Marget
60-Day
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
SS Daniel Pierce
60-Day
P Danny Hilario
- Full Season
OF Derek Datil
- Full Season
P Derrick Edington
60-Day
P Drew Dowd
- Full Season
P Edwin Uceta
60-Day
P Eric Lin
- Full Season
LF Gavin Lux
60-Day
P Jack Kartsonas
60-Day
LF Jacob Melton
60-Day
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Trace Phillips
60-Day

Baltimore Orioles 43 reported

P Alexander Diaz
60-Day
C Andrew Tess
60-Day
P Andy Fabian
60-Day
P Blake Money
- Full Season
P Carlos Tavera
- Full Season
P Chase Allsup
- Full Season
SS Cobb Hightower
60-Day
P Colin Selby
60-Day
P Daniel Lloyd
60-Day
P Darling Valencio
60-Day
P Denton Biller
60-Day
P Edgar Portes
- Full Season
P Elvis Peguero
- Full Season
P Grabiel Salazar
- Full Season
P Harlin Naut
- Full Season
P Hayden Nierman
- Full Season
P Hunter Allen
- Full Season
P J.D. Hennen
- Full Season
P Jackson Kowar
- Full Season
3B Jordan Westburg
60-Day
IF José Peña
60-Day
P Keegan Akin
60-Day
P Keeler Morfe
60-Day
P Kyle Bradish
60-Day
P Levi Wells
60-Day
OF Lisandro Sanchez
60-Day
P Luis Andujar
60-Day
P Luis Sánchez
- Full Season
P Miguel Mesa
60-Day
OF Nate George
60-Day
CF RJ Austin
60-Day
RF Raylin Ramos
60-Day
P Roniel Joseph
60-Day
P Roynel Confidente
60-Day
P Ryan Helsley
60-Day
1B Ryan Mountcastle
60-Day
P Salvador Casado
60-Day
P Tanner Smith
60-Day
P Trey Nordmann
- Full Season
RF Tyler O'Neill
60-Day
P Yeiber Cartaya
60-Day
P Zach Eflin
60-Day
P Zach Fruit
60-Day