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10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away

76-53 (33-30 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W L L L
Projected Final Score
4.7 3.5
Projected Total: 8.2 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
TB: -105 | BAL: -105
BAL

Baltimore Orioles

Home

63-67 (34-33 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L L W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays Win Prob
60.1%
+8.9% Value Edge
Baltimore Orioles Win Prob
39.9%
No Value Edge

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

  • đŸ’Ș 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.
  • đŸ”„ 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 2.93
WHIP 1.10
Record 13-4
IP 147.2
SO 87
GS 25
BAL

Shane Baz

Home Starter
ERA 4.04
WHIP 1.35
Record 4-14
IP 151.1
SO 135
GS 26

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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 38 reported

P Aaron Brooks
- Full Season
P Alfredo Zarraga
- Full Season
P Alvaro Mejias
60-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
OF Austin Overn
7-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
2B Ben Williamson
10-Day
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
1B Brady Marget
60-Day
RF Brailer Guerrero
7-Day
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
C Brody Donay
7-Day
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
P Cole Sulser
15-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 Griffin Jax
15-Day
P Jack Hartman
- Full Season
P Jack Kartsonas
60-Day
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
RF Jake Fraley
60-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
OF Noah Myers
7-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Trace Phillips
60-Day
P Trendan Parish
7-Day
RF Victor Mesa Jr.
10-Day

Baltimore Orioles 62 reported

P Alex Ramos
- Full Season
P Alexander Diaz
60-Day
C Andrew Tess
7-Day
P Andy Fabian
60-Day
P Blake Money
- Full Season
3B Blaze Alexander
10-Day
P Braxton Bragg
60-Day
P Carlos Tavera
7-Day
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
2B Elis Cuevas
60-Day
SS Elvin Garcia
7-Day
P Elvis Peguero
- Full Season
P Félix Bautista
60-Day
P Grabiel Salazar
- Full Season
P Harlin Naut
- Full Season
P Hayden Nierman
- Full Season
P Hunter Allen
- Full Season
C Ike Irish
7-Day
P Iziah Salinas
60-Day
P J.D. Hennen
- Full Season
P Jackson Kowar
- Full Season
P Jayvien Sandridge
60-Day
IF Jhostin Berroa
7-Day
3B Jordan Westburg
60-Day
IF José Peña
60-Day
P Juan Duran
60-Day
P Juan Nuñez
60-Day
C Juan Ortega
7-Day
P Keagan Gillies
7-Day
P Keegan Akin
60-Day
P Keeler Morfe
60-Day
P Kiefer Lord
7-Day
P Levi Wells
60-Day
OF Lisandro Sanchez
60-Day
SS Luis Almeyda
7-Day
P Luis Andujar
60-Day
P Luis SĂĄnchez
- Full Season
P Miguel Mesa
60-Day
OF Nate George
60-Day
P Nestor German
7-Day
CF RJ Austin
7-Day
P Raimon Gomez
7-Day
RF Raylin Ramos
7-Day
OF Rayner Herrera
7-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 Todd Kniebbe
7-Day
P Trent Turzenski
7-Day
P Trey Nordmann
- Full Season
P Yeiber Cartaya
7-Day
P Zach Eflin
60-Day
P Zach Fruit
60-Day