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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians will lock horns in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Sunday, starting at 12:15 PM ET.
Drew Rasmussen (8-5, 3.28 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays, up against Parker Messick (8-5, 2.68 ERA) for the Guardians.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Rays a slight edge with a 54.0% win probability over the Guardians.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Guardians vs. Rays matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rays a 54.0% chance of beating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 63.7% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of seven runs has a 55.7% chance of going over,.
Guardians vs. Rays odds [7/26/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+186) |
| Moneyline | +113 | -113 |
| Total | o7 (+105) | u7 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rays -1.5 | +186 |
| Moneyline | Rays | -113 |
| Total | Over 7 | +105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Rays and Guardians at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 12:15 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Time: 12:15 PM ET/9:15AM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 54.0% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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