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Tampa Bay Rays to Face Off Against Toronto Blue Jays in AL East Showdown at Rogers Centre

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off at Rogers Centre on Thursday with first pitch scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. This marks the first series of the season between these AL East rivals, with the Rays winning game one 11-9. Tampa Bay holds an 8-2 record in their last ten matchups with the Blue Jays, with the under hitting in 6 of those games. The starting pitchers for this game are Zack Littell for the Rays and Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the betting favorite opening at -160 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for the Rays vs. Blue Jays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +145 | Blue Jays -160
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-152) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 62%.

Tampa Bay vs Toronto Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays won two out of three games against Milwaukee in their previous series and have a record of 19-22 this season. The team is scheduled to start right-hander Zack Littell in their upcoming game against the Blue Jays. Littell had a solid performance in his previous outing, allowing two runs and six hits. The Rays will be playing in the Yankees' Spring Training home due to damage to Tropicana Field caused by Hurricane Milton. Despite the change in venue, the team has not made significant moves during the offseason and will rely on their strong pitching staff and potential in the lineup. The team has no new injuries to report for Thursday's game. In terms of power rankings, Tampa Bay is ranked 21 overall, with a strong defense ranking 10th in the league. Their offense is ranked 25th, averaging 3.75 runs per game.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays recently swept Seattle in their previous series and are currently 5-5 in their last ten games. They will start righty Kevin Gausman against Tampa Bay, who has a 3-3 record with a 3.97 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in eight starts. The Blue Jays have made some solid signings and have a strong lineup, but injuries to their bullpen may test their depth early on. Toronto has no new injuries for their upcoming game against the Rays. Despite being ranked 23rd in power rankings, the Blue Jays have a strong offense and defense and have had recent success against Tampa Bay, winning their last three matchups.

Predicting the Outcome: Rays vs. Blue Jays AL East Showdown Preview and Analysis

Discover which AL East team secures the victory in the upcoming Rays versus Blue Jays matchup by reading our detailed prediction analysis. Stay informed on key insights and potential outcomes of this highly anticipated game between two competitive ballclubs.

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