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| Past 30 Days | Season | |||
| Trend | WON | ATS | WON | ATS | Home | 52.7% | 45.5% | 54.1% | 45.5% | Road | 47.3% | 54.5% | 45.9% | 54.5% | Favorite | 62.9% | 45.5% | 57.5% | 41.0% | Underdog | 37.1% | 54.5% | 42.4% | 59.0% | Home Favorite | 40.1% | 41.7% | 38.2% | 39.5% | Road Favorite | 22.8% | 52.5% | 19.3% | 43.7% | Home Underdog | 12.6% | 47.5% | 15.8% | 56.3% | Road Underdog | 24.6% | 58.3% | 26.6% | 60.5% | Over | 51.5% | 50.4% | Under | 44.9% | 45.1% |
*Stats compiled from closing line at BetOnline and reflect win, loss and push results. Season stats date back to 07/31/2026.
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians
Saturday, October 17, 2026 — 8:00 PM ET
Tampa Bay -1.5 (+160)
Cleveland +1.5 (-185)
6.5 Runs
Over -110 / Under -110
Tampa Bay -115
Cleveland -105
Matchup: Tampa Bay visits Cleveland at Progressive Field in a matchup between two clubs with contrasting season records. The Rays enter at 98-64, while the Guardians finished 85-77. Tampa Bay's 13-win advantage reflects a stronger overall season and gives the visitors a narrow edge in the betting market. However, Cleveland has the home-field advantage and has recently shown encouraging form. The Guardians are 5-1 in their last six games overall and 4-0 in their last four games played on grass. Those results suggest Cleveland should not be dismissed despite its inferior season record. The listed total of 6.5 runs also points toward expectations for a relatively low-scoring contest.
Pitching: Available betting listings identify Nick Martinez as Tampa Bay's probable starter and Shawn Armstrong as Cleveland's. One odds listing gives Martinez a 3.14 ERA and Armstrong a 3.98 ERA. Those figures favor Martinez on the surface, but the listed assignments should be confirmed before the game because probable-pitcher feeds can differ. Armstrong's ability to limit damage early will be particularly important against a Tampa Bay team that won 98 games during the regular season. Cleveland will also need its bullpen to protect any narrow lead.
Trends & Statistical History: Cleveland's recent 5-1 run is a positive indicator, particularly given the club's strong performance on grass. The Guardians have also gone under the total in five of their last six games against American League East opponents. Tampa Bay has recorded an under in five of its last six games as a favorite, while its last four League Championship road games have also gone under. These trends align with the posted 6.5-run total, although historical patterns do not guarantee the outcome. The moneyline prices indicate a competitive game rather than a clear mismatch. Tampa Bay's superior season record supports the visitors, but Cleveland's recent form and home advantage make the Guardians a credible opponent. The most important variables are the confirmed starting pitchers, early scoring opportunities, and bullpen execution. No verified head-to-head series record is included here, so a precise historical win-loss comparison would be speculative.
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| BEST MLB HANDICAPPERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Handicappers | Profit | WCR |
| Gold Play Sports | $9650.00 | 32.2 |
| Stonewall Sports | $1171.00 | 6.1 |
| Tim Buzan | $2470.00 | 6.0 |
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| TOP MLB CAPPERS PAST 7 DAYS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Handicappers | Profit | WCR |
| SportsBook Breakers | $2056.00 | 64.3 |
| Damian Sosh | $1930.00 | 64.3 |
| Michael Alexander | $440.00 | 55.0 |
| Chip Chirimbes | $3240.00 | 51.4 |
| C-Stars Sports | $1460.00 | 48.7 |
| R&R Totals | $1000.00 | 33.3 |
| Tom Macrina | $54.00 | 27.0 |
| TOP MLB CAPPERS PAST 30 DAYS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Handicappers | Profit | WCR |
| Anthony Nelo Martinez | $541.00 | 45.1 |
| Joe D'Amico | $2470.00 | 23.1 |
| Mike Lundin | $5090.00 | 15.4 |
| SportsBook Breakers | $2365.00 | 11.3 |
| BA Sports | $3750.00 | 10.4 |
| Dana Lane Sports | $4600.00 | 8.7 |
| Tim Buzan | $900.00 | 5.3 |
| TOP MLB CAPPERS PAST 60 DAYS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Handicappers | Profit | WCR |
| Mikey Balhan Sports | $740.00 | 61.7 |
| Tom Macrina | $689.00 | 53.0 |
| Anthony Nelo Martinez | $541.00 | 45.1 |
| Gold Play Sports | $9650.00 | 32.2 |
| Kyle Hunter | $2666.00 | 29.6 |
| Winning Points | $4000.00 | 12.9 |
| Rockys Lock Club | $1843.00 | 12.2 |
| TOP MLB CAPPERS PAST 90 DAYS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Handicappers | Profit | WCR |
| Gold Play Sports | $9650.00 | 32.2 |
| Kyle Hunter | $3471.00 | 19.8 |
| Tom Macrina | $415.00 | 14.3 |
| Stonewall Sports | $1073.00 | 9.8 |
| Rockys Lock Club | $1685.00 | 6.5 |
| Tim Buzan | $2470.00 | 6.0 |
| Book Breaker | $791.00 | 4.9 |
