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With Nick Martinez scheduled to take the mound in Game 4, the Tampa Bay Rays look like a rock-solid pick to level the series and a more enticing option at +163 to cover -1.5 runs.
Martinez has not allowed a run across 13 innings against the Guardians this season.
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The Cleveland Guardians have retaken control of the series after edging the Rays in Game 3. Petey Halpin delivered a go-ahead home run in the 5th inning, while the Guardians bullpen shut down Tampa Bay’s offense after Gavin Williams surrendered 2 runs over 5 innings.
The Tampa Bay Rays could not score another run after a two-run triple from center fielder Chandler Simpson. Over the last five games, the Rays have batted .200 and averaged 3.6 runs. They have also posted a 3.27 ERA during this stretch.
Starting Pitchers: Rays RHP Nick Martinez (0-0, 4.91 ERA) vs. Guardians (Undecided).
The Matchup: The Rays are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings with the Guardians.
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Cleveland Guardians - Tampa Bay Rays Key Points
- Tampa Bay Rays RHP Nick Martinez has posted two shutouts against the Guardians this season
- Tampa Bay Rays RHP Nick Martinez has registered a 3.80 ERA over his last five starts
- The Cleveland Guardians are 2-4 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays in their last 6 meetings
- The Cleveland Guardians have not beaten the Tampa Bay Rays back-to-back over their last 10 meetings.
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Our Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
The Difference Maker: The Rays have tapped Nick Martinez to help them level this ALCS. Martinez has not allowed a single run to the Guardians this season. The Rays pitcher posted a seven-inning shutout in a 1-0 win over the Guardians on April 28 and then registered six scoreless innings in a 3-0 win on July 25, 2026.
What to Expect: The Rays level the series at 2-2. Martinez, who has posted a 3.80 ERA over his last five starts, dominates the Guardians anew while getting much-needed run support from the Guardians.
Game 4 is shaping up to follow the similar trend of the past two games. It will be a low-scoring game, so backing Under 6.5 runs makes sense. However, no one would miss cashing in on a +163 on the Rays at -1.5 runs, especially if the offense wakes up to back up Martinez in this game.
Fearless Forecast: The Rays 4, the Guardians 2
Our betting prediction for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Cleveland Guardians: The Rays -1.5 runs
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