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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Rays vs. Guardians on August 13, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Sunday, August 13th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Guardians vs. Rays
The Guardians take on the Rays on Sunday, August 13th 2023 at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (56-62) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (71-48)
- Date: Sunday, August 13th 2023
- Time: 1:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
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Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Tampa Bay, the Guardians have a record of just 56-62. This places the team 2nd in the AL Central. The Guardians will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (25-34) above the .500 mark.
Cleveland has been favored in 53.4% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 60-58. The team has an over/under record of 50-65, with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee, with an overall record of 8-2. Runs have been hard to come by against Tanner Bibee, as he has an ERA of just 2.92. Currently, opponents are batting just .224 against the right-hander. So far, Bibee has given up 10 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .283. Bibee has a WHIP of 1.22, with 35 walks allowed.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Cleveland's offense, as they are the 26th-ranked scoring team at 4. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .249 comes in closer to the league average. Along with their low batting average, the team has hit just 85 home runs (24th). Cleveland's OBP of .312 places them 17th in the league.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians, they have a record of 71-48, placing them 2nd in the AL East. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 home record, going 40-21 at Tropicana Field.
Being the favorite in 99 of their 119 games has not helped Tampa Bay improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 59-60. The team has an over/under record of 61-54, with an average betting line of 8.
For Tampa Bay, Zach Eflin gets the start, currently holding a record of 12-6. So far, Zach Eflin has put together an ERA of 3.34 across his 22 outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .222 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 12 times against Zach Eflin, who has a WOBA allowed of .263. With a total of 17 walks, Eflin has a WHIP of .97.
On offense, Tampa Bay will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 4th in runs scored, averaging 5.2 runs per game. The Rays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .255 ranks 10th. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 173 home runs (4th). Tampa Bay's strong OBP of .327 is 7th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Guardians vs. Rays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Cleveland, the Rays are the betting favorite at -197 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 66.33%. The MLB predictive model shows Tampa Bay pulling out a close win over the Guardians. It is recommended to take the Rays Moneyline -197 on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays Moneyline -197
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