Tampa Bay (46-36) at Baltimore (35-46)
- When: Jun 28 2025, 4:05 PM
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
- Where to watch: FDSSUN
Rays vs. Orioles – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Tampa Bay -112 | Total: 10.0
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
Tampa Bay’s bullpen got absolutely torched in Friday’s 22-8 meltdown in Baltimore—using over 200 pitches across eight innings. The Rays blew a 6-0 early cushion and looked like a team that emptied the tank before the weekend even began. Add in the fact that a few bullpen arms recently sent to Triple-A aren’t eligible for recall, and Saturday’s game presents a genuine test of Tampa Bay’s resilience.
Zack Littell (6-7, 3.78 ERA) gets the ball for Tampa, aiming to stop the bleeding. He’s been solid overall but has struggled recently, going 0-2 in his last three outings. The long ball continues to haunt him, he’s served up 22 home runs this season but did keep the ball in the park last time out vs. Detroit. Littell does have a respectable 3.03 ERA in eight career appearances vs. Baltimore, so there’s some hope for stability.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Orioles shook off a brutal start on Friday and roared back for a ridiculous 22-8 victory. After trailing 6-0 early, they exploded offensively and buried the Rays with relentless hitting. Interim skipper Tony Mansolino played it cool, reminding everyone "it’s just one game" but it’s the kind of win that can carry emotional weight, especially against a division rival.
Colton Cowser summed it up best: this team believes it can explode at any moment. Saturday’s starter Zach Eflin (6-4, 5.46 ERA) will need all the help he can get. He’s been rocked in back-to-back outings, and his reunion against his former club doesn’t exactly scream revenge, he gave up 7 runs and 12 hits to Tampa just two weeks ago. He owns a career 5.04 ERA in five outings against them, and his command hasn’t been trustworthy.
Westburg’s early exit with a hand issue is worth watching, but Baltimore’s depth showed it can survive a short-term absence.
Final Score Prediction:
Tampa Bay favorite – They’ve been reliable after losses, and Littell is simply the more stable arm. Total at 10.0 – Between Eflin’s struggles and Tampa’s overworked bullpen, runs should come early and often again. Tampa bounces back behind Littell, avoids another bullpen disaster, and takes advantage of a hittable Eflin to even the series in a high-scoring rebound.
Score Prediction: Rays 7, Orioles 5
Pick: Tampa Bay RL -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over 10.0 (-106)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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