Rays vs Guardians Game 3 odds: AL Championship Series
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Rays98-64
Guardians85-77Game 3 of the ALCS is at Progressive Field with Tampa Bay riding a three-game postseason win streak into Cleveland, where the Guardians have won eight of their last ten. Both clubs arrive hot, and the peer-to-peer market on BettorEdge is where the real price discovery happens.
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- Cleveland is the home favorite at -113, Tampa Bay at +113
- Tampa Bay 98-64 on the season, Cleveland 85-77, each carrying a three-game winning streak into Game 3
- Tampa Bay leads the regular-season series 5-1, including a 2-1 edge in Cleveland
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
The Market and the BettorEdge Board
The fair price in the markets has Cleveland at -113 and Tampa Bay at +113. That is your reference point. On BettorEdge you can post your own number and let the community trade into it, which is the edge a traditional sportsbook will never offer you. Check the live board and set the line where you want it.
Form and Scoring
Tampa Bay finished 98-64 and went 43-38 on the road. The Rays scored 4.5 runs per game this season and allowed 4.0. Cleveland went 85-77 and has been sharper lately, winning eight of its last ten, including a postseason sweep of Chicago after dropping the first two games of that series. The Guardians scored 4.2 runs per game and allowed 4.1. Both rotations enter with comparable run-prevention profiles.
Head to Head This Season
The regular-season series heavily favored Tampa Bay, who went 5-1 against Cleveland including a 3-0 sweep on the road in Cleveland. The one Cleveland win came at Progressive Field, a 3-1 result. Tampa Bay also won all three games at their own building by scores of 11-3, 3-0, and 1-0. Cleveland will need to reverse that dynamic on its home dirt in the ALCS.
How to play it
Both teams are on current three-game winning streaks, but Tampa Bay's 5-1 regular-season edge over Cleveland and their dominant road series gives them real credibility as a slight road underdog. Head to the board, name your number, and let the community come to you.
Season so far
The last ten regular-season results, and the postseason, for both teams, with runs per game for and against.
Home 55-26. Road 43-38. Last 10: 5-5. Current streak: W3.
- vs New York YankeesW 1-0
- vs New York YankeesW 5-2
- at New York YankeesW 4-3
- vs Boston Red SoxL 2-4
- vs Boston Red SoxW 2-1
- vs Boston Red SoxW 5-1
- at New York YankeesL 0-2
- at New York YankeesW 6-1
- at New York YankeesL 2-9
- at New York YankeesL 4-6
- at Philadelphia PhilliesW 2-0
- at Philadelphia PhilliesW 12-1
- at Philadelphia PhilliesL 3-7
Home 41-40. Road 44-37. Last 10: 8-2. Current streak: W3.
- vs Chicago White SoxL 0-3
- vs Chicago White SoxL 3-4
- at Chicago White SoxW 9-3
- at Chicago White SoxW 9-5
- vs Chicago White SoxW 2-0
- vs Chicago White SoxW 6-3
- vs AthleticsW 5-3
- vs AthleticsW 12-6
- vs AthleticsW 1-0
- at Boston Red SoxW 3-2
- at Boston Red SoxL 0-1
- at Boston Red SoxW 1-0
- at Kansas City RoyalsW 12-9
- at Kansas City RoyalsW 11-5
- at Kansas City RoyalsL 2-3
Matchup history
Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians last played on Sunday, Jul 26, 2026, when the Tampa Bay Rays won 1–0. Over the last 6 meetings: Tampa Bay Rays 5, Cleveland Guardians 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Rays vs Guardians start?+
Rays at Guardians starts Thursday, Oct 15, 6:00 PM ET at Progressive Field. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
What is the series score in Rays vs Guardians?+
This is Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, a best-of-7: Series starts 10/12. The full series schedule and every result are on the series page.
Who is favored in Rays vs Guardians?+
The Cleveland Guardians are favored at -113 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What are the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians records?+
The Tampa Bay Rays are 98-64 and the Cleveland Guardians are 85-77 this regular season. The Tampa Bay Rays average 4.5 runs a game and allow 4; the Cleveland Guardians average 4.2 and allow 4.1. Over their last ten, Tampa Bay Rays went 5-5 and Cleveland Guardians 8-2.
How have the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians done against each other this season?+
They met 6 times in the regular season, and the series went Tampa Bay Rays 5, Cleveland Guardians 1. The most recent regular-season meeting was on Sunday, Jul 26, 2026, a 1-0 Tampa Bay Rays win.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at first pitch, Thursday, Oct 15, 6:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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