Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model

SportsLine’s model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS 10,000 times, which will now place Thursday afternoon due to weather concerns

Teams looking to get the upper hand battle when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday night. Tampa Bay evened the series at 1-1 on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory. The Rays (98-64), who won five of the six regular-season meetings, are 44-38 on the road this season, including the postseason. The Guardians (85-77), who have won four of their last five games, are 42-42 on their home field in 2026, including playoffs. Right-hander Griffin Jax (8-10, 3.53 ERA) will start for the Rays, while the Guardians are expected to counter with right-hander Gavin Williams (14-8, 3.76 ERA).

Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 trading bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: First pitch from Progressive Field in Cleveland is set for 1 p.m. ET after being moved to an earlier time slot due to weather concerns later in the day. Cleveland is a -130 favorite on the money line (risk $130 to win $100) in the latest Rays vs. Guardians odds, while the over/under is 6.5. Before making any Rays vs. Guardians picks, be sure to see the Rays vs. Guardians predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model. SportsLine's model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times