Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 2-27-23 MLB Tips, Odds and Analysis

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 2/27/23 – The Baltimore Orioles will host Tampa Bay Rays in a Spring Training match on Monday. Elvin Rodriguez will be starting for Tampa Bay, while Bruce Zimmermann will be for Baltimore. Keep an eye for this exciting match. MLB betting sites expected the Baltimore Orioles to claim the victory.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles

Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET

Location: Ed Smith Stadium

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Odds

Rays

Moneyline: -102

Spread: TBD

Total: TBD

Orioles

Moneyline: -116

Spread: TBD

Total: TBD

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Analysis

Rodriguez was signed by the Rays to a minor-league contract and invited to Spring Training. In five starts, Rodriguez had a 10.62 ERA and was in relief twice for Detroit. In 29.2 innings, he went 0-4, walking 15, and striking out 25. His first season in the major leagues was 2022. Tampa Bay Rays‘ record was 86-76, and they were awarded a Wild Card spot for the playoffs. However, the Rays’ playoff run was short-lived as they were swept 2-0 by the Guardians. Tampa Bay did not sign many free agents to increase its offense’s strength this winter. Christian Bethancourt signed and will be the team’s primary catcher. After being traded to the Pirates, Ji-Min Choi has been released from the club. Kevin Kiermaier, a long-serving Rays outfielder, signed with the Blue Jays. Baltimore’s catcher Adley Rutschman is the leader, while Cedric Mullins is the center fielder.

Zimmerman has been with Baltimore Orioles for three seasons in the majors. In 15 games, he started 13 and went 2-5. Zimmerman walked 12 and struck out 49 in 73.2 innings. He ended the year with a 5.99 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Three games separated the Orioles from a Wild Card slot in the playoffs last season. They finished fourth in the American League East at 83-79 behind the Blue Jays, Rays, and Yankees. 

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Against the Spread

The Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 games. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. Rays are 39-42 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of the Rays’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 35 of the Rays’ 81 last games at home.

The Orioles are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Orioles are 47-33 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Orioles’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 39 of the Orioles’ 81 last games at home.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Free Pick

Baltimore has allowed 11 runs in its first two exhibition games and scored 20 runs. Tampa Bay has given up 15 runs and scored 10. The Orioles have played more of their regulars than the Rays. Given the MLB online record this spring, and the fact that the game will be at home, it gives Baltimore the advantage. 

Free Pick: Baltimore Orioles -116