Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 May 2023
Last updated: May 25, 2023, 5:10PM | Published: May 24, 2023, 6:33PM
The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Rays will send Zach Eflin (6-1, 3.45 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays are going with Alek Manoah (1-4, 5.15 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Rays vs Blue Jays, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Blue Jays
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Tampa Bay-Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 59% chance of winning against the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Blue Jays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.57, Blue Jays $2.55
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.20), 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, bet365 currently has the Rays to win at $1.57 and the Blue Jays to win at $2.55.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Blue Jays, with odds of $2.20 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Blue Jays (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been 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: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Toronto at $2.55 with bet365 (3.3% edge)
- Line: Blue Jays +1.5 at $1.71 with bet365 (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.95 with bet365 (0.3% edge)
Stats Insider's Rays vs Blue Jays best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
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 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8 is our best bet due to 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 begin at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Game: Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Friday 26 May 2023
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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