Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/25

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles in an MLB regular season game. The game is set for Monday, May 25, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Rays have a strong record of 34-16 and sit at the top of the AL East. The Orioles hold a record of 23-30 and are ranked fourth in the same division.

Shane McClanahan will start for the Rays. He has a record of 5-2 with a 2.82 ERA this season. Kyle Bradish will pitch for the Orioles. Bradish is 2-6 with a 4.13 ERA. The game will be broadcast on MASN, and the weather forecast predicts light rain with calm winds.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming into the next game after a recent loss to the New York Yankees. In that game, the Rays managed to get 7 hits but could not score any runs. Drew Rasmussen pitched well, going 7 innings with no earned runs and 6 strikeouts.

Before that loss, the Rays had a solid win against the Yankees. They scored 4 runs on 8 hits, with strong performances from Richie Palacios and Jonathan Aranda. Nick Martinez was the starting pitcher, allowing only 1 earned run in 6 innings.

Shane McClanahan will be the starting pitcher for the Rays in the upcoming game. He has a 5-2 record this season with an ERA of 2.82. The Rays’ lineup includes key hitters like Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz, who will look to make an impact.

Rays vs Orioles Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 1:35 PM
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline -134, Orioles Moneyline +113, Rays Runline -1.5 (+130), Orioles Runline +1.5 (-158), Total Over 8.0 (-102), Total Under 8.0 (-119)

Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have shown mixed results in their recent games. In a win against the Detroit Tigers, the Orioles secured a 5-3 victory with strong performances from Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson, each hitting a home run. Brandon Young pitched effectively, allowing no earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.

Despite some wins, the Orioles have faced challenges, such as a 4-1 loss to the Tigers. Trevor Rogers struggled, giving up four earned runs in less than five innings. Offensively, the team managed only three hits, with no extra-base hits in that game.

The Orioles’ batting average sits at .232, ranking 14th this season. Their on-base percentage is .313, while their slugging percentage stands at .387. The team has hit 58 home runs, placing them 10th in the league for this stat.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rays are favored with a moneyline of -134, while the Orioles are at +113. The Rays have the best batting average in the league, which gives them an edge. The Orioles’ pitching struggles with a high ERA of 4.87, ranking 28th. Therefore, the pick is for the Rays to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Rays’ strong batting and the Orioles’ high ERA suggest a higher scoring game. However, the Rays’ solid pitching with a 3.54 ERA might keep the scoring in check. The projected score is close to the line, so the recommendation is to take the under at 8.0.