The Tampa Bay Rays (84-69) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-67) open a 3-game set at Progressive Field. 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 2-1
The Rays currently sit 10 games back in the AL East, but it looks like they will be headed for the playoffs barring a disaster. Tampa Bay ranks 5th in the AL with a plus-62 run differential and holds the second AL wild-card spot.
The Guardians wrapped up the AL Central Division title over the weekend, and currently sit 10 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland has won 7 straight games, doing most of its damage on the road. The Guardians are 46-35 on the road, as opposed to just 40-32 at home.