Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in an AL East matchup at Rogers Centre on Thursday at 3:07 p.m. EST. Toronto is struggling with a 79-83 record
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in an AL East matchup at Rogers Centre on Thursday at 3:07 p.m. EST. Toronto is struggling with a 45-55 record and questions are arising about potential trades within the team. The Rays, on the other hand, are 51-50 and currently fourth in the division, looking to secure a wild card spot. Taj Bradley and Chris Bassitt will be the starting pitchers for the Rays and Blue Jays, respectively. The betting line favors Tampa Bay at -109, but the current line has shifted to Toronto at -109, with both teams evenly matched at a -108 money line. The total runs for the game are set at 7.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays -104 | Blue Jays -109
Spread: Rays -1.5 (+160) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-180)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 51%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays recently earned a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays, with Brandon Lowe hitting a homer and getting two RBI. Richie Palacios also had a hit and two walks, while Josh Lowe contributed another RBI. Tyler Alexander threw the most innings in a bullpen day for the Rays, going three innings without giving up a run. Out of the six pitchers used, only one gave up a run. Despite not making major offseason moves, the Rays made some key trades, including sending Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers and acquiring Shane McLanahan to a two-year extension. Taj Bradley has had an impressive season with a 2.63 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in 13 starts. Currently ranked 19th in power rankings, the Rays are 27th in offense and 21st in defense, with a record of 98-64 this season.