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Rays vs Guardians Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Tampa Bay Clinging to Second Wild Card

Rubber Match in Three-Game Set

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians have been extending themselves in their midweek series. On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays pulled out a 6-5 win in the 11th inning.

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Guardians squeezed out a 2-1 win in the 10th inning. The Rays are currently a half-game up on the Seattle Mariners for the second Wild Card spot, so they have to be careful not to slip lower.

Rays vs Guardians Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Rays vs Guardians Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Cleveland has won eight of nine coming into this one. Can Tampa Bay deliver and cash on the MLB betting odds?

 Let’s check the latest MLB odds, stats, injury reports, and MLB lines for Rays vs Guardians. We’ve plenty of Vegas MLB odds for you to consider.

Springs Taking Mound for Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays need wins and the Guardians are pretty much set in their spot, yet it’s Cleveland that continues to win. The Tampa Bay Rays have found themselves really pushed to the limits this week as they try to secure their playoff spot.

Jeffrey Springs is on the bump on Thursday and the good news for the Rays is that he has been a serious difference-maker. The Rays have won each of his last five starts and seven of his last eight.

He holds onto a 9-4 record and a stellar 2.56 ERA. However, if you bet online, keep in mind that the Guardians bat .350 against him as a team.

It’s only 20 at-bats but Amed Rosario is 2-for-5, Steven Kwan is 2-for-3 and Jose Ramirez is 1-for-3 with a home run. Careful with the MLB odds here if you’re thinking of backing the Rays.

Quantrill Set To Start for Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians will counter by sending out a star pitcher of their own in Cal Quantrill. He’s 14-5 on the season, tied for the 12th-best record in the league. He’s also got the 28th-best ERA at 3.49.

He’s also had similar success with the team in recent starts. Cleveland Guardians has won the last four games he’s pitched in and 14 out of the last 15.

It’s incredibly hard to doubt the results in the sportsbook – especially at home. At home, Quantrill is undefeated at 8-0 with a 3.46 ERA. Do you really want to go against that?

Rays vs Guardians Head-to-Head

The Rays and Guardians have met up five times. The Guardians hold a narrow 3-2 edge in the season series.

Rays vs Guardians Game Information

  • Game: Rays (85-70) vs Guardians (87-68)
  • Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
  • Day/Time: Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:10 p.m. ET
  • Rays vs Guardians Live stream:  MLB.tv

Rays vs Guardians Betting Lines

Team Run Line Moneyline Total Team Total
Tampa Bay Rays
J. Springs -L
-1½ +150 -120 6½ -105o 3½ -110o
3½ -120u
Cleveland Guardians
C. Quantrill -R
+1½ -170 +110 6½ -115u 3½ +115o
3½ -145u

The odds in this chart are based on the time of publication. They are subject to change.

Rays vs Guardians Prediction

This is set to be a wildly close game between two teams that are strong enough to make deep runs in the postseason.

With that being said, we have to look at that pitcher matchup. Springs going head-to-head with Quantrill is going to keep this game very low-scoring early on.

Neither team will find much of a batting rhythm until late, and by that point, the score will wind up finishing low.

The total for this contest is listed at 6½ and provides some solid logistical value.

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