El Jefe
The Tampa Bay Rays (54-47) will take on the Cleveland Guardians (51-49) again in St. Petersburg on Sunday, July 31 at Tropicana Field. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 1:40 PM ET!
For context about Sunday’s game, how have the Rays and the Guardians performed against each other historically?
This season, these franchises have played in two contests, and the Rays have claimed victory once against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Saturday, the score was 6-4 in favor of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays had six runs and 10 hits, whereas the Guardians racked up four runs on 11 hits. We’ll see what unfolds when it all goes down at Tropicana Field.
Betting Preview for the Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Game on July 31 2022
Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL
When: Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 1:40 PM ET
Betting on the Cleveland Guardians
Record: (51W-49L) | American League Central Standing: 2
The Guardians lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 in their most recent outing on Saturday, and we’ll be interested to see if this momentum continues. Overall this season, the team is currently batting .254 thanks in large part to their top bat, German Rosario, who has a batting average of .295. Defensively, they carry an ERA of 3.9 and a .983 fielding percentage. Prior to placing your bet, don’t forget to consult our evaluation of the odds below!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Guardians will play without Joshua-Douglas Naylor (Ankle), Oscar Gonzalez (Ribs), Cody Morris (Shoulder), Owen Miller (arm), Aaron Civale (Wrist), and Anthony Gose (Triceps).
Betting on the Tampa Bay Rays
Record: (54W-47L) | American League East Standing: 3
In their last game on Saturday, the Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .239 as Harold Ramírez leads the club hitting .329. Defensively speaking, the Rays hold an ERA of 3.44 and a fielding percentage of .986. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Rays are without Jon Chargois (Oblique), Michael Zunino (Shoulder), Manuel Margot (Knee), Shane Baz (Elbow), Andrew Kittredge (Elbow), Brendan McKay (Shoulder), Harold Ramírez (Thumb), Yonny Chirinos (Elbow), Wander Samuel Franco (Wrist), Jonathon Feyereisen (Shoulder), Nick Anderson (Elbow), Francisco Mejía (Shoulder), Josh Fleming (Oblique), Matthew Wisler (Neck), Kevin Kiermaier (Hip), and Tyler Glasnow (Elbow).
Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Tampa Bay Rays (-235) at FanDuel
Safe money is on the Tampa Bay Rays as they are considered the favorite per oddsmakers in this ball game. The squad comes into the matchup as they boast a winning percentage of 53.85% for this month, a record of 14 victories in total. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians’ winning percentage is lower at 44.44% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 6.5 Total Runs (-105) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated O/U is under 6.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 6.5.
Runline Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 Runs (-104) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Tampa Bay Rays will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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