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

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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

Rays vs Blue Jays Betting Information
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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