Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in a three game series starting Friday in the AL East. The Rays won two of three in their previous meeting just a week
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in a three game series starting Friday in the AL East. The Rays won two of three in their previous meeting just a week ago. Drew Rasmussen (2.93 ERA) will start for Tampa Bay, while Toronto has yet to name their starter. The game is set for 7:05 EST. The Rays are the betting favorite at -140. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +123 | Rays -140
Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-164) | Rays -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 58%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently in a tight race with the New York Yankees for the top spot in the AL East. They are just a half game ahead of the Red Sox and 1.5 games ahead of the Rays. The team recently defeated the Padres with a strong offensive performance, highlighted by Daulton Varsho's grand slam. Varsho leads the team in home runs and RBIs, while Bo Bichette leads in hits and batting average. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is also a key player for the Blue Jays, batting second and contributing both with the bat and defensively at first base. The Blue Jays have a rotation consisting of four starters and may use a bullpen game in the near future. Despite their middle-of-the-pack rankings in offense and defense, they hold a 25-24 record and are working to maintain their position in the standings.