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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday October 8th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Guardians
The Rays take on the Guardians on Saturday October 8th at Progressive Field, Cleveland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (86-76) vs. Cleveland Guardians (92-70)
- Date: Saturday October 8th, 2022
- Time: 12:07 ET
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays enter play ranked 3rd in the AL East division, with an overall record of 86-76. Tampa Bay will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 35-47 away from home. In their previous games, the Rays lost by a score of 2-1 to Cleveland. To start the year, Tampa Bay has picked up just 24 series wins, going 24-24-4.
Through 2 appearances, starting pitcher, Tyler Glasnow has yet to factor into a decision. Coming into the game, Glasnow has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 1.35. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .167. So far, home runs have been a problem for Glasnow. Through 6 innings of work, he has already given up 1.5 deep shots. His strikeout percentage of 38.0% comes in below the MLB average. So far, he is averaging 38.0 K's per 9 innings. Coming into the game, Tyler Glasnow has a walk rate of 8.0%, and a per 9 average of 2.7.
On offense, Tampa Bay comes into the game averaging 4.11 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of -10. So far, the Rays have combined for a team batting average of .239, placing them 17th in the league. Per game, the team is averaging 7.96 hits. In terms of home runs, the team is struggling to generate power at just 0.86 deep shots per game (25th). Leading into the game, the team's slugging percentage is just .377. To date, Tampa Bay has the MLB's 20th-rated OBP, sitting at .309. While their wOBA of .302 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians enter play ranked 1st in the AL Central division, with an overall record of 92-70. Through 82 home contests, the Guardians come in with a mark of 47-35 at Progressive Field. Cleveland is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 2-1 win over the Rays. So far, the team has won 27 out of their first 52 series, 27-15-10.
Guardians starter Triston McKenzie comes into the game with a record of just 11-11. McKenzie boasts an outstanding ERA of 2.96. Triston McKenzie comes into the game with one of the lower WHIP's among starting pitchers (.95). So far, Triston McKenzie has a SLG% allowed of .358, including giving up 25 home runs. Heading into the game, McKenzie has struck 26.0% of the batters he's faced. Thus far, Triston McKenzie has had problems with walks, averaging 2.07 BB/9.
Cleveland's offense comes into this game averaging 4.31 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the team ranks 12th in runs scored through 4 innings. This year, the Guardians have a team batting average of .254, ranking 7th. For the season, 30.5% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. Despite the team's high batting average, they are off to a slow start in the power department, ranking 29th in the league at .78 home runs per contest. Currently, the team has one of the lowest average exit velocities in baseball. Cleveland's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 12th with an OBP of .316. So far, the team has a walk rate of 7.3%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Guardians
Today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Cleveland is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. However, the MLB predictive model shows the Guardians having an edge both at the plate and on the mound. It is recommended to take Cleveland on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cleveland Moneyline
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