Tampa Bay are at home in this first game of the series and they have the better starting lineup. Glasnow played well against Texas earlier this season and this team has a good home record. Montgomery has struggled in spots and the Rangers haven't been great on the road this season. This spot favors the Rays at home, they should roll especially with triple revenge they are 9-2 SU this season.

Glasnow is 3-0 when starting against Texas with an ERA of 0.46 and a WHIP of 0.559. Montgomery is 4-4 when starting against Tampa Bay with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.484. Texas after getting shut out are 4-6 SU this season. Montgomery in road games this season is 3-12 SU. Montgomery is 2-6 SU in day games and after a loss this season he is 1-11 SU. The Rays are 53-28 SU this season at home. The Rays when playing with a day off are 13-5 SU this season.

Best bet: take Tampa Bay on the moneyline.