Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians Betting Tips – Rays To Level MLB Playoffs Series
Tampa Bay Rays are tipped to even the MLB playoff series against the Cleveland Guardians if Game 4 proceeds. Despite a rocky postseason debut, Rays starter Nick Martinez has dominated Cleveland this season, not conceding a run over 13 innings in his regular season starts. The Guardians have yet to name a starting pitcher, possibly resulting in a bullpen game. With Cleveland ahead 2-1 in the series but the Rays strong against Guardians bats, the match-up is set for a crucial contest.
- Tampa Bay backed to level series behind Nick Martinez
- Martinez is 2-0 with 13 scoreless innings vs. Cleveland in the regular season
- Cleveland lead the series 2-1 but may rely on bullpen approach for Game 4
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Tampa Bay are tipped to level this series if Game 4 goes ahead tonight.
Rays starter Nick Martinez made a shaky postseason debut, but he has been rock solid against the Guardians bats this season.
Cleveland, meanwhile, are yet to name a starter and this could end up being a bullpen game for them – hardly ideal as they look to give themselves the chance to clinch at home.
Key Numbers – Can Rays Go 7-3 Against Guardians?
- Tampa Bay Rays have won 6 of the 9 meetings this season
- Nick Martinez was 2-0 as a start against Cleveland in the regular season
- Nick Martinez did not allow a single run in 13.0 regular season innings against Cleveland
- The Under has hit in 2 of the first 3 meetings in this series
Guardians Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Cleveland Guardians lead the all-time series 117-92
- Cleveland Guardians lead this MLB playoffs series 2-1
- Cleveland Guardians won 3-2 when the two teams last met on October 15
Tampa Bay Rays Form – Rays Down 2-1 In Series
Tampa Bay go into Game 4 looking to rebound from their second defeat of the series, which has left them trailing Cleveland 2-1.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs New York Yankees | W | 1-0 |
| Oct-05 | vs New York Yankees | W | 5-2 |
| Oct-07 | at New York Yankees | W | 4-3 |
| Oct-12 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 3-7 |
| Oct-13 | vs Cleveland Guardians | W | 3-1 |
| Oct-15 | at Cleveland Guardians | L | 2-3 |
Cleveland Guardians Form – Win Streak Ended In Game 2
Cleveland take a 2-1 lead into tonight's game with Tampa Bay, meaning a victory here will give them the opportunity to clinch at home this weekend.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 0-3 |
| Oct-05 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-07 | at Chicago White Sox | W | 9-3 |
| Oct-08 | at Chicago White Sox | W | 9-5 |
| Oct-10 | vs Chicago White Sox | W | 2-0 |
| Oct-12 | at Tampa Bay Rays | W | 7-3 |
| Oct-13 | at Tampa Bay Rays | L | 1-3 |
| Oct-15 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W | 3-2 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | Tampa Bay Rays | 15-6 | 3.10 | 109 | 180.0 |
| TBA | Cleveland Guardians | - | - | - | - |
Verdict
Nick Martinez as 2-0 as a starter against Cleveland during the regular season, and did not give up a single run in either outing.
So despite his underwhelming showing against the Yankees, the Rays do have the pitching advantage in this one, and they can make the most of it.
So despite his underwhelming showing against the Yankees, the Rays do have the pitching advantage in this one, and they can make the most of it.
Tampa Bay Win
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