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.
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.