The visiting Toronto Blue Jays hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The match puts starter Marcus Stroman for the Toronto Blue Jays on the hill facing Austin Pruitt for the Tampa Bay Rays. Stroman brings a 11-6 mark to the game, while Pruitt is 6-3 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays were -125 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-2.6 win for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
62-65 Tampa Bay battles the Blue Jays, currently with a 59-66 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Toronto injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 22 (Tampa Bay Rays) and the No. 15 (Toronto Blue Jays) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Tampa Bay Rays and its No. 26-rated batting order, averaging 4.28 runs per nine innings, against the No. 27 line up of the Toronto Blue Jays at 4.27 runs per outing.
Tampa Bay owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 4.28 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Toronto's No. 20-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto batters were mowed down by C Archer in their last start, falling 6-5 against Tampa Bay while striking out 10 times on Tuesday at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Tampa Bay, Thursday, August 24th