Predictions for Rangers vs. Blue Jays: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Sept. 18
Wednesday’s contest between the Texas Rangers (72-79) and the Toronto Blue Jays (72-79) at Globe Life Field is expected to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Rangers coming out on top. Game time is at 8:05 p.m. ET on Sept. 18.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Predictions
- Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Blue Jays 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | -115 | -105 | 8 | -105 | -115 |
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Rangers Betting Insights
- Texas has won 47, or 56%, of the 84 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
- This season, the Rangers have come away with a win 44 times in 77 chances when named as a favorite of at least -115 or shorter on the moneyline.
- Texas’ games have gone over the total in 68 of 149 opportunities.
- The Rangers played as the moneyline favorite in seven of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-2 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 outings, Texas and its opponents combined to hit the over 11 times (all 15 of the games had set totals).
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- Toronto has been the underdog on the moneyline 76 total times this season. It has finished 27-49 in those games.
- When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer, the Blue Jays have a 23-44 record (winning just 34.3% of their games).
- In the 150 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Toronto, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 77 times (77-68-5).
- In 11 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Blue Jays have a record of 3-8.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Toronto and its opponents have failed to hit the over nine times.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Cody Bradford
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with a 3.97 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .213.
- Cody Bradford’s team has won 83.3% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (5-1).
- Bradford’s team has won seven of his 11 starts.
- In games Bradford has started this season, the teams are 4-6-0 at hitting the over.
Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher: Bowden Francis
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.50, with 8 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .196 batting average against him.
- The Blue Jays have been the underdog on the moneyline in nine of Francis’ starts this season, and they went 4-5 in those matchups.
- Francis’ team is 6-5 in his 11 starts.
- Bowden Francis has had 11 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in six of those games.
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Rangers’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 72-79 |
| Home | 42-34 |
| Road | 30-45 |
| One-Run Games | 24-18 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 43-11 |
Blue Jays’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 72-79 |
| Home | 38-37 |
| Road | 34-42 |
| One-Run Games | 19-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 57-11 |
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