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MLB · 1 week ago

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Blue Jays @ Rays – First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.

Expected Forecast: Light Rain, 83°
 

The Tampa Bay Rays are on a roll, and tonight they face the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup that promises to be thrilling. For the Jays, Jose Berrios takes the mound against Tampa’s promising fireballer Taj Bradley. With a modest -128 moneyline price on the Rays and a total listed at 8.5, the game is set for some action.

Berrios has had some issues over the past 30 days, particularly against left-handed batters, which could prove challenging as the Rays have several potent switch hitters and power bats from the left-hand side. This dilemma prompts the question – is it as simple as backing the Rays at a fair price every night?

Bradley, who was called up again when Drew Rasmussen went down, might present an interesting choice in the first five innings. Although Tampa’s bullpen could be a potential weak link, Bradley could provide an early advantage.

Interestingly, the Rays have seen an over trend recently, going 10-1 in their last 11. With a total of 8.5 on the board and a shaky Berrios, who might yield a few more home runs to a team that already boasts 94 this season, backing the over could be tempting.

Players like Wander Franco, Brandon and Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls, Luke Raley, and Francisco Mejía, all batting from the left-hand side today, might spell trouble for Toronto’s starter. The Rays have been impressive, especially at home, and with their batting lineup compensating for any pitching deficiencies, backing them could be a sensible choice.

In conclusion, fading the Rays might not be the wisest choice in this matchup. With a surging team, a modest price on the board, and the potential for a high-scoring game, the Rays are a team to watch tonight.

 

Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:

  Spread Total Moneyline  
 Blue Jays +1.5  -184  O 8.5  -111  +108  Open
-188  8.5  -122  +108  Current
 Rays -1.5   +153  U 8.5  -109  -127  Open
 +158  8.5   +102  -128  Current

Projected Lineups:

Blue Jays

Starting Pitcher: José Berríos: 3-4, 4.61 ERA, 8.89 K/9

1. RF  George Springer   .240, 6 HR, 19 RBI
2. SS  Bo Bichette   .317, 9 HR, 30 RBI
3. 1B  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.   .293, 7 HR, 27 RBI
4. LF  Daulton Varsho   .207, 7 HR, 17 RBI
5. 3B  Matt Chapman   .299, 6 HR, 24 RBI
6. 2B  Whit Merrifield   .287, 2 HR, 19 RBI
7. DH  Brandon Belt   .257, 2 HR, 10 RBI
8. C  Danny Jansen   .195, 5 HR, 23 RBI
9. CF  Kevin Kiermaier   .310, 3 HR, 13 RBI

 

Rays

Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley: 3-0, 3.54 ERA, 11.95 K/9

1. 1B  Yandy Díaz   .322, 11 HR, 27 RBI
2. SS  Wander Franco   .282, 7 HR, 23 RBI
3. LF  Randy Arozarena   .308, 11 HR, 37 RBI
4. 2B  Brandon Lowe   .200, 8 HR, 24 RBI
5. DH  Harold Ramírez   .317, 7 HR, 20 RBI
6. 3B  Isaac Paredes   .272, 6 HR, 31 RBI
7. RF  Josh Lowe   .309, 11 HR, 34 RBI
8. C  Christian Bethancourt   .225, 7 HR, 15 RBI
9. CF  Jose Siri   .232, 7 HR, 16 RBI

Betting Insights:

Blue Jays

  • The over hit in 4 of the Toronto Blue Jays last 5 games on the road in 2023

Rays

  • The over hit in 4 of the Tampa Bay Rays last 5 games at home in 2023

 

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