Rays vs Guardians Predictions, Picks, Odds — 9/12

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Lineup

The Rays will be sending out Shane McClanahan to the mound on Monday night. McClanahan has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, with a 2.20 ERA and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings. He will be opposed by Triston McKenzie, who has also been very good this season, with a 3.14 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

The Rays offense has been struggling lately, but they still have some dangerous hitters in their lineup. Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe, and Randy Arozarena are all capable of hitting for power and average. The Guardians offense has been more consistent than the Rays offense this season, but they don't have as many big bats. Jose Ramirez, Amed Rosario, and Steven Kwan are all solid hitters, but they don't have the same power potential as the Rays hitters.

Cleveland Guardians Starting Lineup

The Rays are a slight favorite in this game, but the Guardians are a tough team to beat at home. The Guardians have won 10 of their last 12 games at Progressive Field, and they have a 3.00 ERA at home this season. The Rays will need to play well to win this game, but they have the talent to do it.

Prediction

Rays 4, Guardians 3

Pick

Rays -1.5

Odds

Rays -1.5: -110 Guardians +1.5: -110 Over 7.5: -110 Under 7.5: -110