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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles
The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Rays will trot Ryan Yarbrough out to the mound in this one. Left hander Yarbrough has a 6-4 record and a 4.42 ERA this season.
The Orioles will counter Yarbrough with John Means. Left hander Means has a 2.84 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rays as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total opened at 10.
In their last action, Baltimore was a 10-3 loser on the road against the Yankees. Bettors on New York at -260 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Mariners on August 04. Bettors who backed the Rays at -155 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 65-44 SU
Tampa Bay is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Baltimore:
Team record: 38-69 SU
Baltimore is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore Saturday, August 7