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The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The game is set for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 1:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on MLBN. Tampa Bay holds a 64-68 record and is ranked 4th in the AL East. Cleveland has a 65-66 record, placing them 3rd in the AL Central. The Rays’ Drew Rasmussen, with a 2.62 ERA, will pitch against the Guardians’ Slade Cecconi, who has a 4.41 ERA. The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a tough 3-0 loss against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite the loss, Yandy Díaz had a solid performance, going 3 for 4 with a double. Shane Baz pitched well, striking out seven over six innings, but the team

The Houston Cougars begin their second season under head coach Willie Fritz with a Thursday night home opener against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Houston has struggled since joining the Big XII, posting back-to-back 4-8 records, while Stephen F. Austin comes in as a ranked FCS opponent with an explosive offense. Oddsmakers list Houston as a -27.5 favorite, with the total set at 61.5 points. The Cougars desperately need a strong start after ranking 128th in total offense last season. Meanwhile, Stephen F. Austin averaged 35.6 points per game in 2024, making this a dangerous “cupcake” matchup for Houston. The Cougars must prove that transfer quarterback Conner Weigman can elevate a stagnant offense. Fritz is banking on portal additions and

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look to continue their rise under Greg Schiano when they open the 2025 season at home against the Ohio Bobcats on Thursday night in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers is listed as a -7.5 favorite, with the total set at 55.5 points. The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 7-6 season, their first back-to-back winning campaigns in more than a decade, while Ohio went 11-3 and capped its year with a Cure Bowl victory. With both offenses boasting veteran playmakers, this nonconference clash has shootout potential. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis takes full command in his second season leading the Scarlet Knights. He threw for 2,696 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2024 while minimizing turnovers, and he’s been named a

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Buffalo Bulls open their 2025 campaigns Thursday night in Minneapolis with new quarterbacks steering both programs. Minnesota turns to sophomore Drake Lindsey, while Buffalo gives Kansas State transfer Ta’Quan Roberson his first collegiate start. Oddsmakers have Minnesota installed as a 12.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 51.5 points. Oddsmakers have Minnesota listed as a -12.5 favorite over Buffalo, with the total set at 51.5 points. The Gophers are trying to build on an 8-5 season capped with a bowl win, while the Bulls ride in off a 9-4 campaign and a Bahamas Bowl victory. Both programs are starting fresh under new quarterbacks, which makes this line particularly intriguing for bettors. The Golden Gophers are