Rays vs. Guardians Odds
| Rays Odds | -102 |
| Guardians Odds | -116 |
| Over/Under | 6 |
| Date | Friday, Oct. 7 |
| Time | 12:07 p.m. ET |
| Channel | ESPN |
MLB odds as of Thursday evening
The grind of the 162-game season is finally over. Now, it’s time for the games that truly matter, the MLB Playoffs.
The playoffs get started with an American League Wild Card matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is set for 12:07 p.m. ET on Friday.
Guardians ace Shane Bieber is expected to be on the bump for Cleveland and the Rays will counter with Shane McClanahan.
The weather in Game 1 is intriguing and forecasts have alerted our PRO system for a play on the total.
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Rays vs. Guardians Forecast
The Friday forecast, according to Weather.com, calls for a typical fall day in Cleveland, Ohio.
The temperature is expected to be in the high 50s and it’s also expected to be overcast throughout the day. There might be some rain showers early in the morning, but it is expected to clear up by first pitch.
The wind is the factor to monitor as forecasts call for winds of 15-20 mph throughout the day.
The wind is expected to be blowing in from the NNW, which means the wind would be blowing in from the outfield.
Rays vs. Guardians Pick
If the wind stays in the forecast, that makes it a pick for our Weather: Wind Blowing In PRO system.
The system identifies games in which the wind is blowing in 5+ mph from the outfield and the total is between six and 11. The system has a 1089-880-98 record (55%) since 2005 and a 7% return on investment.
As long as the wind stays above 5 mph — which is very likely with winds expected to be between 15 and 20 mph — the system calls for a play on the under.
The Pick: Under 6
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