The lead in the American League East will be on the line when the Baltimore Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in the second game in a crucial four-game series at Camden Yards in Baltimore. After the Rays' 4-3 win on Thursday, the Orioles (91-55) have a one-game lead over the Rays (91-57) for the best record in the AL.
For Friday, Tampa Bay is a -132 favorite in the latest Rays vs. Orioles odds, while Baltimore is a +112 underdog. The over/under for runs scored is 8.5. The game is one of 15 on the MLB schedule for Friday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)
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