Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays: July 31 MLB Betting Analysis and Odds

Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays: July 31 MLB Betting Analysis and Odds

By Michael Harrison

March 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM

The Cleveland Guardians (51-49) face the Tampa Bay Rays (54-47) in the decisive game of their three-game series at Tropicana Field, with first pitch at 1:40 p.m.

Game Preview:

  • The series is tied 1-1 after the Rays won 6-4 on Saturday
  • Rays' Corey Kluber: 6 innings, 4 runs, 8 hits, 10 strikeouts
  • Brandon Lowe and Yandy Diaz each hit home runs with 2 RBIs
  • Guardians' Andres Gimenez: HR (#12) and 3 RBIs
  • Jose Ramirez: 2 hits, 2 runs scored

Betting Lines:

  • Rays: -235 (favorites)
  • Guardians: +194
  • Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

  • Guardians: Bryan Shaw (4-2, 5.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP)
  • Rays: Shane McClanahan (10-3, 1.76 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 154 K)

Key Stats:

  • Guardians road record: 26-30
  • Guardians vs lefties: Jose Ramirez (.244/.327/.467, 4 HR, 15 RBI), Andres Gimenez (.295/.348/.459, 2 HR, 6 RBI)
  • Rays current position: 3rd AL Wild Card spot, 2.5 games ahead of Guardians
  • McClanahan: AL Cy Young favorite (+155)
  • Head-to-head: Guardians 2-12 in last 14 vs Rays
  • Guardians recent road record: 6-12 in last 18

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays

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