Rays vs Guardians Odds, Lines & Picks (Sep. 28)

Triston McKenzie will start for Cleveland against Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old has already set career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts this season. He has been a model of consistency in the second half, yielding three or fewer runs in nine straight starts.

Tyler Glasnow will make his first start in 60 weeks following Tommy John Surgery. He will be limited to 2-3 innings and 45 pitches. Tampa Bay's bullpen has been poor recently.

The Rays blew an 8th inning lead on Tuesday. The Guardians have won 16 of their past 19 games. They racked up 14 hits in the series opener. Tampa Bay got some timely hitting from Harold Ramirez. He doubled home a run in 4th and had the game winning hit in 11th.

6.5 runs is too low a total for this game. The Guardians are playing well right now. Tampa Bay is in a tough spot against McKenzie. Each of the past three meetings between these two clubs have produced at least eight runs.