Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays

MLBSun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM

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Cleveland Guardians host Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET) at Progressive Field in the MLB.

Cleveland Guardians have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Tampa Bay Rays have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Last 5 meetings: Cleveland Guardians won 2, Tampa Bay Rays won 2, 1 drawn.

Competition: MLB
Start time: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 5:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
Where to watch: TBS, truTV (In the United States · ESPN)

Preview in numbers

United States time: 5:00 PM (ET), Sunday October 18, 2026. On TV: TBS, truTV (ESPN).
Cleveland Guardians have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Tampa Bay Rays have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Their last meeting, on Oct 17, 2026, finished Cleveland Guardians 3-7 Tampa Bay Rays.
The market gives Tampa Bay Rays a 55% chance of winning, margin removed.

Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users

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Tampa Bay Rays

2–2

Series

Cleveland Guardians

Game 1Oct 12, 2026Rays3 – 7Guardians
Game 2Oct 13, 2026Rays3 – 1Guardians
Game 3Oct 15, 2026Guardians3 – 2Rays
Game 4Oct 16, 2026Guardians0 – 0Rays
Game 4Oct 17, 2026Guardians3 – 7Rays
Game 5Oct 18, 2026Guardians5:00 PMRays
Game 6Oct 19, 2026Rays8:00 PMGuardians
Game 7 (if necessary)Oct 20, 2026Rays8:00 PMGuardians

Series tied 2-2

Odds movement

Opening → Now

Guardians

+107 → +113

+2.9%

Rays

-128 → -136

−2.6%

Over 6.5: -120 → -102 +8.2% · Under 6.5: +100 → -118 −7.5%

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DraftKings opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+

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Odds comparison

Moneyline

Bookmaker	1 · Guardians	2 · Rays	Margin
DraftKings	+113▲	-136▼	4.4%

Total goals

Bookmaker	Over 6.5	Under 6.5	Margin
DraftKings	-102	-118	4.6%

Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). Arrow: move since opening. 18+

Licensed bookmakers in this edition: DraftKings (State regulators (NJ DGE, PA PGCB and others)) · Bet365 (NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement; Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board)

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#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Form
1	Rays	98	64	.605	-	WLWLW
2	Yankees	93	68	.578	4.5	WWLLL
3	Red Sox	87	75	.537	11	WWLLL
4	Guardians	85	77	.525	13	WWLWL
5	White Sox	84	78	.519	14	WWLLL
6	Astros	81	81	.500	17	LWWLL
7	$Texas Rangers$ Rangers	80	82	.494	18	LWLWL
8	Orioles	79	82	.491	18.5	WWWLD
9	Blue Jays	79	83	.488	19	LLWLW
10	Twins	77	85	.475	21	WWWLW
11	Tigers	76	86	.469	22	LLWWL
12	Mariners	76	86	.469	22	WLLWW
13	Royals	69	93	.426	29	WLLLW
14	Athletics	64	98	.395	34	WLWLL
15	Angels	62	100	.383	36	LWWLL

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FAQ

What time does Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays start?

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) starts on Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 PM (ET) at Progressive Field.

Who is the favorite in Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays?

The market favorite is Tampa Bay Rays. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Cleveland Guardians 45 % and Tampa Bay Rays 55 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.

What is the head-to-head record between Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays?

In their last 5 meetings: Cleveland Guardians won 2, Tampa Bay Rays won 2 and 1 ended in a draw.