Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 25 May 2023
Last updated: May 24, 2023, 10:41PM | Published: May 23, 2023, 10:56PM
The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
The Rays will send Shane McClanahan (7-0, 2.05 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays will counter with Yusei Kikuchi (5-1, 4.08 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Rays vs Blue Jays, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Blue Jays
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Tampa Bay-Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 59% chance of beating the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Blue Jays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.57, Blue Jays $2.45
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.15), Blue Jays +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Rays to win at $1.57 and the Blue Jays to win at $2.45.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Blue Jays, with odds of $2.15 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blue Jays (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for Rays vs Blue Jays is set at 8 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 8-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Rays vs Blue Jays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Toronto at $2.45 with PointsBet (0.2% edge)
- Line: Blue Jays +1.5 at $1.71 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.95 with bet365
These Rays vs Blue Jays predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jays to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.95) that are available from bet365.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Prediction
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Rays vs Blue Jays: Preview
The match-up between the Rays and Blue Jays at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Thursday 25 May 2023
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Tampa Bay vs Toronto are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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