MLB Odds with Pick - Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Tropicana Field.

Toronto puts its faith in starter Aaron Sanchez to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 1-1. Getting the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays is Drew Smyly, who owns a 4-1 record on the season with a 1.40 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Toronto Blue Jays were 105 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.5-3.1 win 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

10-11 Tampa Bay battles the Blue Jays, currently with a 10-13 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Toronto injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 14-ranked Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 19-rated Toronto Blue Jays in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Tampa Bay Rays and its No. 28-rated batting order, averaging 3.38 runs per nine innings, against the No. 15 line up of the Toronto Blue Jays at 3.96 runs per outing.

Toronto brings the No. 17-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rays's No. 5-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Blue Jays were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Chicago staff and losing 4-0 to the White Sox on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.

Tampa Bay suffered a 3-1 loss against Baltimore on Wednesday, as M Moore wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Tropicana Field.

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