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MLB 5/23 Preview: Blue Jays Vs. Rays

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<h2>Blue Jays @ Rays &#8211; First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Light Rain, 83°</div>
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<p>The <strong>Tampa Bay Rays</strong> are on a roll, and tonight they face the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong> in a matchup that promises to be thrilling. For the Jays, <strong>Jose Berrios</strong> takes the mound against Tampa&#8217;s promising fireballer <strong>Taj</strong> <strong>Bradley</strong>. With a modest <strong>-128 moneyline</strong> price on the Rays and a<strong> total</strong> listed at <strong>8.5</strong>, the game is set for some action.</p>
<p>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 &#8211; is it as simple as backing the Rays at a fair price every night?</p>
<p>Bradley, who was called up again when <strong>Drew Rasmussen</strong> went down, might present an interesting choice in the <strong>first five innings</strong>. Although Tampa&#8217;s bullpen could be a potential weak link, Bradley could provide an early advantage.</p>
<p>Interestingly, the Rays have seen an <strong>over</strong> trend recently, going <strong>10-1</strong> in their last 11. With a total of 8.5 on the board and a shaky Berrios, who might yield a few more <strong>home runs</strong> to a team that already boasts<strong> 94</strong> this season, backing the over could be tempting.</p>
<p>Players like <strong>Wander</strong> <strong>Franco</strong>, <strong>Brandon and Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls</strong>, <strong>Luke Raley</strong>, and <strong>Francisco Mejía</strong>, all batting from the left-hand side today, might spell trouble for Toronto&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Blue Jays</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-184 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="center">+108</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-188 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-122 </td>
<td align="center">+108</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rays</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +153 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-109 </td>
<td align="center">-127</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +158 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +102 </td>
<td align="center">-128</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Blue Jays</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> José Berríos: 3-4, 4.61 ERA, 8.89 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> George Springer</td>
<td width="180px">  .240, 6 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Bo Bichette</td>
<td width="180px">  .317, 9 HR, 30 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</td>
<td width="180px">  .293, 7 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Daulton Varsho</td>
<td width="180px">  .207, 7 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt Chapman</td>
<td width="180px">  .299, 6 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Whit Merrifield</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 2 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Belt</td>
<td width="180px">  .257, 2 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Danny Jansen</td>
<td width="180px">  .195, 5 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevin Kiermaier</td>
<td width="180px">  .310, 3 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<h3>Rays</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Taj Bradley: 3-0, 3.54 ERA, 11.95 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Yandy Díaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .322, 11 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Wander Franco</td>
<td width="180px">  .282, 7 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Randy Arozarena</td>
<td width="180px">  .308, 11 HR, 37 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .200, 8 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Harold Ramírez</td>
<td width="180px">  .317, 7 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Isaac Paredes</td>
<td width="180px">  .272, 6 HR, 31 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .309, 11 HR, 34 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Christian Bethancourt</td>
<td width="180px">  .225, 7 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jose Siri</td>
<td width="180px">  .232, 7 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Blue Jays</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 4 of the Toronto Blue Jays last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Rays</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 4 of the Tampa Bay Rays last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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