Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, the struggling Toronto Blue Jays will host the Texas Rangers at 3:07 p.m. EST in Rogers Centre as both teams look to improve their season records. Toronto is
Game outlook
On Saturday, the struggling Toronto Blue Jays will host the Texas Rangers at 3:07 p.m. EST in Rogers Centre as both teams look to improve their season records. Toronto is currently last in the AL East with a 79-83 record while the Rangers are third in the AL West with a record of 51-52. The Rangers are closely trailing the Astros and the Royals in the wild card race. Toronto is favored in this match-up with a -131 money line and a total of nine runs. Michael Lorenzen will be pitching for the Rangers with a 3.53 ERA, while Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays with a 4.55 ERA. The betting line opened at -145 for Toronto and has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers +128 | Blue Jays -145
Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-166) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 59%.
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers narrowly defeated the Chicago White Sox with a 2-1 victory, led by Marcus Semien's home run and Leody Tavares' RBI. Max Scherzer pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run and three hits while striking out nine. The bullpen held up in the final three innings, giving up only two hits and a walk. In the offseason, the Rangers made minimal moves, signing Tyler Mahle to a two-year deal and several other players to one-year contracts. They also extended Jose Leclerc and Adolis Garcia. Michael Lorenzen will start the next game with a 5-5 record and a 3.53 ERA. Despite some struggles in July, Lorenzen has shown consistency and will be crucial for the Rangers down the stretch. The team is currently ranked 17th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a record of 51-52. If they want to make a deep run, they will need players like Lorenzen to continue performing well.