Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup at the Rogers Centre. After securing a 4-2 road win on Tuesday, the Rays are looking to
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup at the Rogers Centre. After securing a 4-2 road win on Tuesday, the Rays are looking to continue their momentum. Right-hander Zack Eflin will be starting for Tampa Bay, while righty Yariel Rodriguez will take the mound for Toronto. With Tampa Bay opening as the betting favorite at -113, the current line stands at -112 for the Rays.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays -112 | Blue Jays +101
Spread: Rays -1.5 (+146) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-169)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are currently ranked fourth in the AL East, 10.0 games back in the division and 5.5 games behind in the AL Wild Card race. Their offense has been struggling, ranked 25th in the league with a .683 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.93 runs per game. The team has been successful in stolen bases, tied for fourth in the league with 102 steals. Third baseman Isaac Parades has been a standout player with a .250/.352/.445 slash line, 16 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 38 runs scored. The Rays need to decide whether to buy or sell at the trade deadline. Right-hander Zack Eflin has a 4.14 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP in 104.1 innings of work this season and is coming off a tough performance against the New York Yankees. With a power ranking of 19 and ranking 27th in offense and 21st in defense, Tampa Bay is currently 51-50 this season.