Free MLB Picks For October 13, 2026
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Today’s MLB Picks — October 13, 2026
Tuesday’s slate features Guardians at Rays in ALCS Game 2. Cleveland leads the series 1–0 following Monday’s 7–3 victory. The NLCS resumes Wednesday.
| Game | Moneyline Pick | Run Line Pick | Total Pick | Best Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians @ Rays | Guardians +142 | Guardians +1.5 — price pending | Over 7 — price pending | ✅ Guardians ML |
Line used: A published Game 2 quote lists Cleveland +142, Tampa Bay -172, and a total of seven. Run line and total prices were not reliably available in the checked sources; those selections are provisional.
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
8:00 PM ET | Tropicana Field | TBS/truTV, HBO Max
I’m backing Cleveland +142. The Guardians have won four straight postseason games, but the stronger reason is the starting matchup: their scheduled left-hander finished the regular season with a 2.56 ERA. His two Division Series starts were considerably less effective, so Cleveland still needs better command and more length. Even with that concern, the underdog price is appealing against a Tampa Bay club whose pitching advantage did not hold up in the opener. Guardians +1.5 is our run line selection, with the price still pending.
Over 7 gets a provisional lean. Cleveland has scored 27 runs across its last four games, and Tuesday puts both relief staffs back to work immediately after the opener. Tampa Bay’s scheduled starter allowed one earned run in his first postseason appearance, but worked only 4⅔ innings; another relatively short outing could expose the bullpen again. Seven is preferable to 7.5 because a seven-run finish pushes. Without a verified price, this remains a direction rather than a priced wager.
Check out the best bet for Tuesday in our Guardians vs Rays Pick and Prediction.
Projected score: Guardians 5, Rays 3
Best Bet: Guardians Moneyline +142
Cleveland does not need to dominate this matchup to justify the price. +142 requires approximately 41.3% to break even, and I rate its chances above that threshold based on the starting matchup and improved offense. Keep the selection at +140 or better.
MLB Picks Record
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall MLB Picks (Best Bet Not Included) | 1629-1565-38 |
| Moneyline Picks | 613-489-0 |
| Run Line Picks | 541-554-0 |
| Total Picks | 507-560-38 |
| MLB Best Bets | 43-50-0 |
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