Guardians vs. Rays Prediction & Odds
With Gavin Williams set to oppose Shawn Armstrong in the pitching matchup, what’s the best bet when the Rays host the Guardians in Game 2 of their series from Tropicana Field?
First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
913 Cleveland Guardians (+124) at 914 Tampa Bay Rays (-148); o/u 8
4:10 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 12, 2023
Tropicana Field, Tampa, FL
Guardians vs. Rays Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 61% of bets are on the Rays’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Player Spotlight
Jose Ramirez is batting .282 with 18 home runs on the season. His August batting average has been .156. First time a monthly average has been below .220 this season. An impending three game suspension for a fight with Tim Anderson creates the expectation the slow month will continue. As the best player for the Guardians his presence matters.
Guardians vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends
Cleveland is 59-58 against the spread on the season.
Tampa is 59-59 against the spread on the season.
Last ten meetings Cleveland is 7-3 straight up, in five of those wins they have been plus money.
Guardians vs. Rays MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Tampa’s walk off appeared more of a statement of quality rather than a crutch to bail them out after a night of passive defense and wild pitches. Expect Tampa to tighten up. Paired with consistent offense, second in AL runs scored, I would ignore the public percentages and bet Tampa. Odds moving towards Cleveland increase value for those who stick with Tampa.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY RAYS -150
