Brandon Morrow, Alexi Ogando take mound in Rangers vs Blue Jays tilt

Toronto Blue JaysTexas Rangers
April 28, 2:05 PM | GrassRangers Ballpark

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Odds

11-13TEAM RECORD15-9



The visiting Blue Jays hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Rangers Ballpark against the Texas Rangers.

The Rangers will turn to Alexi Ogando and his 3-0 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Blue Jays send Brandon Morrow (0-1) to the hill.



View Toronto vs Texas Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Blue Jays listed as underdogs of +-175 at most sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, depending on the book.

Power Rankings:
The Rangers - Blue Jays odds would favor the Rangers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas is rated No. 2 in the current American League Odds Shark poll, while Toronto is at No. 7 in the American League.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Texas' American League No. 3-ranked scoring average of 5.2 runs per game, against a Blue Jays offense rated No. 5 and scoring 4.6 runs per game in the league. The Rangers have averaged 8.7 hits per game to date this season, less than the Blue Jays hitters have managed (8.8 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Toronto owns the American League's No. 12-rated road mark, allowing 5.1 runs per game on the highway. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 2 in scoring at home.

Toronto lost its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Rangers on April 27. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Toronto looks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers, who beat them 7-6 on Wednesday behind a start from Derek Holland at Rangers Ballpark.




Toronto Blue Jays Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Texas Rangers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 5-5


A few Blue Jays at Rangers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas' last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas' last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas' last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Texas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home


Next up:
Toronto at NY Yankees, Friday, April 29
Texas at Oakland, Friday, April 29

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