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Blue Jays Favored to Prevail in Matchup Against Rays at Rogers Centre

The Tampa Bay Rays (18-22) will face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (20-20) at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night in the first game of their three-game series at 7:07 PM ET. Shane Baz (3-2, 4.93 ERA) will be on the mound for the Rays, while Jose Berrios (1-1, 3.86 ERA) will start for the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay has a strong history against Toronto, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 matchups. The Blue Jays are currently favored to win at -125. Tune in to see which team will come out on top in this Rays vs. Blue Jays showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +109 | Blue Jays -125
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-200) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 56%.

Tampa Bay vs Toronto Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back from a series loss to Philadelphia with a series win over Milwaukee over the weekend. They will aim to maintain their momentum and take the series lead in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Tampa Bay's offensive stats include averaging 3.75 runs per game (24th in the league), with a batting average of .241 (17th) and an on-base percentage of .308 (20th). On the defensive side, the Rays are giving up 3.98 runs per game (ninth), with opponents batting .235 against them (12th). With a power ranking of 21, Tampa Bay is ranked 22 in offense and 10 in defense, holding a record of 18-22 this season. Key players include Jonathan Aranda with a batting average of .342, Junior Caminero leading in home runs with seven, and Yandy Diaz leading in RBI with 20. Despite a recent loss by pitcher Baz, he holds a 2-0 record with a 2.12 ERA in three games against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays recently broke a two-series losing streak by sweeping Seattle over the weekend. They are aiming to continue their winning streak as they face their next game on Tuesday night. Currently, the team is ranked 23rd in power rankings, with their offense ranked 23rd and defense ranked 22nd. The Blue Jays average 3.90 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league, with a .250 batting average ranking 11th. George Springer has been a standout player with a .297 batting average, five home runs, and 18 RBI. On the defensive side, Toronto gives up an average of 4.45 runs per game, ranking 19th in the league, with a .237 batting average against them ranking 15th. In the last game, Berrios had a tough outing giving up two runs in a loss to the Angels. The team has an overall record of 20-20, and Tampa Bay has struggled in their recent matchups against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Continue Winning Streak as Tampa Bay Rays Struggle

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a winning streak, triumphing in their last four games, while the Tampa Bay Rays have experienced a setback, losing four out of their last six matches. Toronto's success can be attributed to their strong hitting against right-handed pitchers, combined with the recent struggles of Rays' pitcher Baz, who has allowed 13 runs in his last three starts. Additionally, with Tampa Bay's bullpen facing challenges, they are anticipated to face difficulties in containing the Blue Jays' offense. On the other hand, Tampa Bay may encounter offensive limitations due to the impressive performance of Toronto's pitcher Berrios, who has only given up four runs in his last three starts. His success against the Rays in prior matchups is expected to continue. Therefore, placing a wager on the Toronto Blue Jays to win is recommended.

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