MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles (May 19, 2026)
The Baltimore Orioles (21-27) face the Tampa Bay Rays (31-15) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kyle Bradish is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while Griffin Jax is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -120, while the Orioles are at -101. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -107 and UNDER at -112.
- The Orioles (+160) have a 20-28 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (-195) hold a record of 28-18.
- The Orioles have a 26-20-2 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 20 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 24-19-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Orioles are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.8 (8th).
- In the field, the Orioles are allowing a whopping 5.5 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (10th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Orioles are at .234 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .263 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 39 (26th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 51 (T13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 208 RBIs to rank T10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 210 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.64 (6th in the Majors), while the Orioles are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.97 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 390 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 27th for total strikeouts, recording 359.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .226 against the Rays this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .265 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 6-11-31 | 3-4-17 | 3-7-14 | 4-3-20 | 2-8-11 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Rays | 13-8-25 | 6-5-11 | 7-3-14 | 8-6-14 | 5-2-11 | 0-0-0 | 6-0-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 12-23-13 | 8-10-6 | 4-13-7 | 7-10-10 | 5-13-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Rays | 21-15-10 | 11-6-5 | 10-9-5 | 15-10-3 | 6-5-7 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 29-19 in Orioles games this season. The Rays have a 24-22 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a lopsided 16-6 victory against the Orioles at Tropicana Field yesterday. Yandy Diaz went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 4 RBIs.
