The Tampa Bay Rays (85-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (87-68) wrap up a 3-game set at Progressive Field Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Guardians lead series 3-2
The Rays welcomed back RHP Tyler Glasnow Wednesday, for the first time since June 2021 after a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery. He pitched well but the Rays came up just short, 2-1.
The Guardians look to win its 2nd series this season from the Rays, a team they could potentially face in the postseason at some point. Both teams have scored 7 runs through the first two games of this set, but Cleveland has outscored Tampa Bay by a slim 20-17 margin overall on the season.