Guardians vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 August 2025

The Cleveland Guardians will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.

Slade Cecconi (5-6, 4.41 ERA) will start for the Guardians, up against Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.62 ERA) for the Rays.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Guardians vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 57% chance of winning against the Guardians at Progressive Field.

Guardians vs Rays: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Progressive Field are shown below:

• Head to Head: Guardians $2.25, Rays $1.67
• Line: Guardians +1.5 ($1.72), Rays -1.5 ($2.20)
• Total (Over/Under 7 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Guardians at $2.25 and the Rays at $1.67.

The Guardians are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.

For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.

Guardians vs Rays: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.25 with TAB
• Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB

These Guardians vs Rays predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.

While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Guardians to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Guardians vs Rays: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cleveland vs Tampa Bay game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cleveland vs Tampa Bay game.

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Guardians vs Rays: Essential Details

The game between the Guardians and Rays at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 3:10am AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
• Time: 3:10am AEST
• Venue: Progressive Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Cleveland vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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