On September 8, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays will visit the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:05 PM under clear skies. Pitching for the Rays will be Zack Littell, who holds a 4.040 ERA. His counterpart from the Orioles, Corbin Burnes, will come in with a solid 3.189 ERA.

Within the 2024 AL East standings, Tampa Bay sits 10th with a 70-72 record, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage and a fourth-place divisional standing with an 18-24 record. The Rays have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a single win streak. Their home and away splits are nearly balanced, with a 37-38 record at home and 33-34 on the road, highlighting a better performance in night games compared to day games.

On the other hand, the Orioles rank 2nd in the AL East at 82-61, achieving a 0.57 winning percentage. They have a strong divisional record of 29-16 and are currently second in the division. Despite a recent loss, Baltimore maintains a solid performance both at home (42-32) and on the road (40-29) with a penchant for night games.

Betting Odds Analysis: The game’s point spread is set at -1.5, with an over/under of 7.5 runs. For those looking to bet on the money line, the Orioles are favored with -201 odds, reflecting their stronger standing and current form, while the underdog Rays are listed at +168. These odds suggest a tight contest with the Orioles having a slight edge at home.