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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Sunday, commencing at 12:15 PM ET.
Freddy Peralta (5-9, 5.33 ERA) will start for the Rays, up against Trevor Rogers (7-8, 4.21 ERA) for the Orioles.
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Rays as the most likely winner in this Orioles vs. Rays prediction.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Orioles vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Orioles and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Rays a 57.2% chance of defeating the Orioles.
According to our model, the Orioles (+1.5) have a 60.1% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 53.6% chance of going over,.
Orioles vs. Rays odds [8/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Orioles +1.5 (-163) / Rays -1.5 (+160)
- Moneyline: Orioles +130, Rays -132
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Orioles vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Rays -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Rays @ -132 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 7.5 @ +117 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Orioles vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Rays and Orioles at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 12:15 PM ET.
- Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Time: 12:15 PM ET/9:15AM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 57.2% win probability, will likely beat the Orioles in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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