The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Toronto and Texas on Thursday, with the host Blue Jays trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Derek Holland, with a record of 3-1 on the season, gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, while the Toronto Blue Jays trot J.A. Happ to the mound in this one. He is 3-0 so far in 2016.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Toronto Blue Jays as -160 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blue Jays to win this game 4.3-3.5. 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
The Toronto Blue Jays sport a record of 14-15 heading into this matchup, while the Texas Rangers sit at 15-13 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Texas injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 11 (Toronto Blue Jays) and the No. 7 (Texas Rangers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Toronto Blue Jays and its No. 19-rated batting order, averaging 3.9 runs per nine innings, against the No. 16 line up of the Texas Rangers at 4.21 runs per outing.
Comparing defensive stats, Texas owns the No. 4-rated road mark, allowing 3 runs per game on the highway. Toronto, on the other hand, rates No. 18 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers endured a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays on Wednesday, with C Lewis throwing 7 innings of 5-hit ball at Rogers Centre.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Detroit, Friday, May 6th
Toronto home to Los Angeles, Friday, May 6th