Predictions for Rays vs. Blue Jays: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Sept. 22
Sunday’s game at Tropicana Field has the Tampa Bay Rays (77-78) going head to head against the Toronto Blue Jays (73-82) at 1:40 p.m. ET (on Sept. 22). Our computer prediction projects a close 4-3 win for the Rays, so expect a competitive matchup.
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Predictions
- Score Prediction: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3
- Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | -135 | +114 | 7.5 | -108 | -112 |
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Rays Betting Insights
- Tampa Bay has been chosen as the favorite in 66 games this year, and has walked away with the win 37 times (56.1%) in those games.
- The Rays have a mark of 18-14 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -135 or better on the moneyline.
- Tampa Bay’s games have gone over the total in 66 of 155 opportunities.
- In their past 15 games, the Rays have been named the moneyline favorite by bookmakers only twice, and they split those games.
- Over its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Tampa Bay and its opponents combined to go over the total three times.
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- Toronto has been the moneyline underdog 79 total times this season. It has finished 28-51 in those games.
- When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +114 or longer, the Blue Jays have a record of 15-20 (42.9%).
- Toronto has played in 154 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 77 times (77-72-5).
- In 11 games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Blue Jays had a record of 3-8.
- When it comes to hitting the over, Toronto and its opponents are 4-10-1 in its past 15 games with a total.
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Shane Baz
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.21, a 2.24 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.114 in 12 games this season.
- Shane Baz’s team has won 66.7% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (2-1).
- In games Baz has started, his team is 6-6.
- In games Baz has started this season, the teams are 5-7-0 at hitting the over.
Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher: Ryan Burr
- Over his 30 games this season, opposing hitters have a collective batting average of only .202 against him. He has a 3.72 ERA and averages 12.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Blue Jays were the underdog on the moneyline for one Ryan Burr start this season — they lost.
- His team split the two games he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Burr’s two starts with a total this season both went under.
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Rays’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 77-78 |
| Home | 41-39 |
| Road | 36-39 |
| One-Run Games | 28-20 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-8 |
Blue Jays’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 73-82 |
| Home | 38-37 |
| Road | 35-45 |
| One-Run Games | 19-28 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 57-11 |
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