Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians Game 1 Pick 10/7/22

The American League Wild Card round begins with the game between Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians are the lone division winner participating in the Wildcard round in American league.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians Game 1 Betting Pick 10/7/22.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians Game 1 Pick 10/7/22. Game will be played at Progressive Field at 12:07 PM ET on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Tampa Bay Rays have a slight advantage in the starting pitching department in Game 1 of this series. Shane McClanahan has the third-best WHIP in baseball this season.

Tampa Bay Rays are the underdogs in the Game 1 of the MLB playoffs against the Guardians. The Rays have won at least one round in two of last three postseasons. Cleveland has not won a round since 2016.

Tampa Bay Rays lost their last five games to end the regular season. Shane McClanahan will start for Tampa against Cleveland Guardians. The Rays finished the season six games better than the Guardians, but they were in a playoff position before.

Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central this season and are hosting a Wild Card round against Tampa Bay Rays. Shane Bieber will start the Game 1 for the Guardians. Bieber has thrown 200 innings this year after a shoulder injury last year.