| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7.5 |
| CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -135 |
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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Defeat Tampa Bay Rays in Opening Game of Four-Game Series
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of their four-game series on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Rays have a record of 71-75 and have lost five of their last seven games, while the Guardians have an impressive 84-62 record, winning seven of their last 10 games. The game is set to start at 7:15 P.M. EST with Ryan Pepiot starting for the Rays and Gavin Williams starting for the Guardians. Cleveland is favored to win, with the current line at Cleveland -144.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Rays +130 | Guardians -144
- Spread: Rays +1.5 (-170) | Guardians -1.5 (+150)
- Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 59%.
Tampa Bay vs Cleveland Stats
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays are currently 71-75 overall this season, placing them in fourth in the American League East division, 13 games behind the divisional leader, the Yankees. They are also seven games back of a wild card spot. The team has lost five of their last seven games, including a 3-2 loss to the Phillies in their most recent game. Jonathan Aranda hit a solo home run in that game and Shane Bay gave up two runs in 5.1 innings. Ryan Pepiot will be starting for the Rays in their upcoming game against the Guardians, boasting an 8-6 record with a 3.66 ERA. Tampa Bay has won five of Pepiot's last seven starts. In terms of offense, the Rays are hitting .231 this season, ranking fourth worst in the league. They have the fifth fewest hits and the third fewest home runs. Defensively, they allow an average of 4.28 points per game. Overall, the Rays are ranked 19th in power rankings.
Cleveland Guardians Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians are currently 84-62 overall this season and are in first place in the American League Central division, holding a four-game lead over the Royals. They are tied with the Yankees for the best record in the American League. The Guardians have won three straight games and seven of their last 10 outings. In their most recent game against the White Sox, they won 6-4, with Lane Thomas leading the team with four RBIs. Gavin Williams will start for the Guardians, who has a 3-8 record and a 5.25 ERA this season. Cleveland has struggled offensively this season but excels defensively, ranking fourth in the league in giving up an average of 3.96 points per game. They have faced challenges against the Tampa Bay Rays, holding a .192 batting average against them.
Cleveland Guardians poised to secure AL Central Division crown and second seed in playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians are in strong contention for the AL Central Division crown and are positioned to secure the second seed in the AL Playoffs. This is significant as the second seed earns a bye from the Wildcard Weekend. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays enter the series on a three-game losing streak, whereas the Guardians are on a three-game winning streak following an impressive victory over the White Sox. With Grant Williams on the mound, I anticipate Cleveland to continue their winning streak. Despite struggles with control in his last start, Williams has shown excellent performance in his two previous starts and is likely to bounce back against the Rays, who have been struggling offensively. Therefore, I recommend taking Cleveland with the Money Line for this match-up.
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