Tampa Bay travels to Progressive Field for a rubber match with Cleveland, pitching Rasmussen against Cecconi in a high-stakes 1:10 PM EST showdown. Rasmussen carries a 2.62 ERA and a proven road presence, while Cecconi searches for consistency after a middling season. The latest lines show Rays -131 with a total around 8, signaling a tight, pitcher-friendly matchup.

From a fantasy angle, Rasmussen offers steady innings and Ks with a supportive Rays bullpen, while Cecconi’s efficiency will decide Cleveland’s ability to plate early. Park factors at Cleveland and recent trends—Cleveland slipping while Tampa Bay has momentum—give Rasmussen the edge for a value-win angle, with Cecconi as a riskier DFS pick.

August 22 brings a slate where inflated moneylines shape the betting edge. Home favorites for Friday include Seattle, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York, while Toronto travels as a road favorite at Miami. The day centers on a few key sparks: Red Sox vs Yankees with Brayan Bello on the road against Max Fried-era questions; Rangers vs Guardians led by Nathan Eovaldi’s high-end run prevention and Slade Cecconi’s rough numbers; and Brewers vs Giants, highlighted by Jose Quintana steering Milwaukee while Carson Whisenhunt struggles on the other side. The plan leans toward productive stacks and smart spread plays, with notable line balance around 7.5 to 9.5 runs and a strategic tilt to F5 betting against weak bullpens.

Red Sox bettors are targeting the offense and Bello’s improvement as a road dog, with a recommended Over 3.5 runs and a Red Sox money line play. Rangers’ opposition features a sharp lay of 1.5 runs behind Eovaldi’s 1.60-ish ERA in recent starts, and Cecconi’s higher risk induces caution on the other side. Brewers’ recent form under Quintana and the Giants’ bullpen woes offer another wedge, with Milwaukee favored by 1.5 in a ballpark that suits their freight-train attack. The trendlines suggest focusing on balanced, late-game opportunities while respecting pitcher’s parks and park-factor quirks.