The Tampa Bay Rays (63-67) and the Cleveland Guardians (64-65) begin a 3-game series Monday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rays won 4-3 in 2024

The Rays took 2 of 3 games from the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, including a 7-2 victory in Sunday's series finale. LF Chandler Simpson went 2-for-3 with a triple, walk, run scored and 2 RBIs from the leadoff spot. All-Star 3B Junior Caminero was 1-for-4 with a grand slam, while DH Christopher Morel ended up 3-for-4 with a solo homer.

The Guardians were swept in a

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