MLB Prop Bets: Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays (August 22, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (76-52) face the Baltimore Orioles (62-67) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shane McClanahan is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Brandon Young is the probable pitcher for the Orioles. The Rays are favored to win at -136, while the Orioles are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Rays (+129) have a 71-57 Run Line record this season, while the Orioles (-156) hold a record of 67-62.
- The Rays have a 59-65-4 O/U record this season (meaning 59 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Orioles have a 64-60-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Orioles are averaging 4.5 (16th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Orioles are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (22nd).
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 Rays are at .261 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Orioles are batting .236 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Orioles have hit 157 (9th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 134 (22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 554 RBIs to rank 16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Orioles have recorded 559 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Orioles have an earned run average of 4.22 this season (20th in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.87 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 1047 this season, ranking T19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Orioles rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 1031.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .254 against the Orioles this season (26th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .234 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 31-27-70 | 16-12-38 | 15-15-32 | 23-20-43 | 8-7-27 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Orioles | 25-26-78 | 10-10-46 | 15-16-32 | 10-8-41 | 15-18-37 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 50-41-37 | 25-21-20 | 25-20-17 | 38-29-19 | 12-12-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Orioles | 42-52-35 | 24-25-17 | 18-27-18 | 19-21-19 | 23-31-16 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 66-62 in Rays games this season. The Orioles have a 71-58 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Orioles recorded a 5-3 victory over the Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards yesterday. Pete Alonso was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs. The Orioles have now won five straight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Rays.
