Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays Betting Lines and Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays battle the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay hands the ball to starter Chris Archer in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-1 mark on the year. Toronto counters with Francisco Liriano, who will try to quiet the fans and the Rays bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Tampa Bay Rays as -140 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.3-4.1 victory for the Rays. 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

Tampa Bay (15-15) will face the 9-19 Blue Jays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Toronto injuries news.

The Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays odds would favor the Rays if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Tampa Bay is rated No. 6 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Toronto is at No. 23.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Tampa Bay Rays and its No. 20-rated batting order, averaging 4.3 runs per nine innings, against the No. 26 line up of the Toronto Blue Jays at 3.82 runs per outing.

Toronto brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rays's No. 7-ranked defense.