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Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Article updated May 17, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays will be facing off at Rogers Centre on Saturday with a first pitch scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. Zach Eflin will be starting for the

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays will be facing off at Rogers Centre on Saturday with a first pitch scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. Zach Eflin will be starting for the Rays, holding a 98-64 record with a 3.91 ERA this season. Kevin Gausman will be on the mound for the Blue Jays, with a 2-3 record and a 4.95 ERA. Toronto is the betting favorite at -135 with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays +116 | Blue Jays -135

Spread: Rays +1.5 (-180) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay recently had a successful series against Boston, winning three out of four games. This victory has raised questions about whether the team is on the verge of turning its season around. With solid pitching statistics and upcoming matchups against division rivals, the Rays have the opportunity to improve their current standing. Tomorrow's game will feature Eflin on the mound, who has shown strong performance this season despite some challenges in previous matchups. Online sportsbooks regularly update their sportsbook promo codes, offering fans a chance to stay engaged with the latest betting opportunities. Overall, Tampa Bay is ranked 19th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a 23-22 record for the season.

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The Toronto Blue Jays recently split two games with Baltimore and currently sit at the bottom of the AL East, 9.5 games out of the division lead. Despite their poor statistics, it may be too soon to write them off. Their OBP ranks 14th, home runs 23rd, and RBI 29th in the league. Their ERA and WHIP also rank in the bottom 25. Tomorrow's game will feature Gausman on the mound, who had a rough outing in his last start but has a solid track record against Tampa Bay. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 28th in offense, averaging 3.62 runs per game. Tampa Bay recently went 1-2 against Toronto. For more MLB winners, check out our Expert Picks.

Toronto Blue Jays Showcase Strong Home Field Advantage, Pitching Advantage in Upcoming Game Against Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated a stronger level of performance at their home field, boasting a batting line of .247/.321/.378/.699 compared to their road statistics of .215/.300/.344/.644. It is worth noting that the team also has a pitching advantage in the upcoming game, with Gausman having limited the Rays to one run in a previous encounter and maintaining a solid pitching record against them. Despite currently ranking last in the division standings, the Blue Jays maintain a competitive position being only a few games under the .500 mark and possessing a roster abundant in talent. With a previous successful performance against Eflin and the Rays' vulnerabilities in their bullpen, it is likely that Toronto will maintain an advantage throughout the game. Therefore, I am confident in betting on the home team for Sunday afternoon's game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays+116 → +127Moved
  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays-135 → -141Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays+1.5 (-180) → +1.5 (-177)Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays-1.5 (+155) → -1.5 (+155)Unchanged
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Toronto Blue Jays
79-83 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-18T02:15:39.348Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-17Tampa Bay Rays 4 · Toronto Blue Jays 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on May 18, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-177) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Drew_WestcottTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • TgodfreyTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -135Loss
  • TrysomeMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +118Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +118Win
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -130Loss
  • 1735203231Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -130Loss
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +116Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -130Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +117Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win