A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Texas Rangers dueling the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Rogers Centre.
The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to Jaime Garcia and his 2-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Texas Rangers send Bartolo Colon (0-0) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Toronto Blue Jays as -173 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.9-1.4 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Toronto (14-11) will face the 10-17 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Texas injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 5 (Toronto Blue Jays) and the No. 25 (Texas Rangers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Toronto Blue Jays No. 5 ranked offense (5.24 runs per game) against a Texas Rangers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 24 at 5.07 runs allowed per game. The Toronto Blue Jays have been averaging 7.76 hits per game, less than the Texas Rangers have managed so far this season (7.78 hits on average).
Texas brings the No. 24-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Blue Jays's No. 12-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas got the job done in their last match in a 6-4 victory over Toronto on Friday at Rogers Centre behind starter M Minor.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Toronto, Sunday, April 29th