Cleveland was looking for a rebound, while Tampa Bay aimed for a clean sweep.
Either way, both teams have advanced to the ALCS.
Below are the current ALCS odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of October 13.
Guardians: -165
Rays: +135
Spread: Rays -1.5 (CLE covers)
O/U: 6.5 (Over hits)
Spread: Rays -1.5
Moneyline: Rays -133, Guardians +111
O/U: 7
Matchup: Parker Messick (CLE) vs. Freddy Peralta (TB)
Here are the key points about the Guardians‑Rays series odds:
AL Championship Series: Cleveland holds a 1‑0 series lead.
How They Got Here: Tampa Bay received a wild‑card bye and then swept the New York Yankees 3‑0 in the divisional round. Cleveland also earned a bye, dropped the first two games against the Chicago White Sox, then rallied to win the next three and clinch the ALDS.
Game 1: Suddenly the Guardians look unbeatable. After dropping the first two games of their ALDS rematch with Chicago, Cleveland won three straight to advance, then in Game 1 of the ALCS defeated Tampa Bay on the road. Tampa Bay scored two early, but Cleveland answered with seven runs spanning the sixth through ninth innings.
Playoff History: Tampa Bay had not appeared in the postseason since 2023 and had not won a series since 2020, when they reached the World Series before losing to the Dodgers in six games. The Rays’ previous World Series appearance came in 2008, a five‑game loss to the Phillies. Cleveland, meanwhile, reached the Fall Classic in 2016, falling to the Cubs in seven games. The franchise has also appeared in the World Series in 1997, 1995, 1954, 1948 and 1920, capturing titles in 1948 and 1920.
