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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Blue Jays
The Rays take on the Blue Jays on Sunday, April 16th 2023 at Rogers Centre, Toronto. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (13-2) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (10-5)
- Date: Sunday, April 16th 2023
- Time: 1:37 ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto
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Tampa Bay hosts the Blue Jays with an overall record of 13-2, placing them 1st in the AL East. In their five games on the road, the Rays have a strong record of 3-2.
Tampa Bay currently has an above .500 record against the runline (12-3). So far, they have been favored in 14 of their 15 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 9-4 with an average betting line of 8.
Tampa Bay pitcher Shane McClanahan gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 3-0. Coming into the game, Shane McClanahan has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 1.59. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .186 against him. When looking at how opposing batters are faring in the power department, Shane McClanahan has a WOBA allowed of .256 and has yet to be tagged for a home run. With a total of nine walks, McClanahan has a WHIP of 1.18.
Offensively, Tampa Bay has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 7.1 runs per game, ranks 1st in the MLB. As a team, the Rays are batting a healthy .279, placing them 2nd in the league. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 35 home runs, which ranks 1st. Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 4th at .352.
Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays, they have a record of 10-5, placing them 2nd in the AL East. In their five games at home, the Blue Jays have a strong record of 4-1.
Toronto has been favored 66.7% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 8-7. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 7-7.
Toronto starter Alek Manoah takes the mound with an overall record of 1-0. Currently, Alek Manoah has an ERA of 4.91. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .246. Alek Manoah has given up three home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .354. Manoah's WHIP of 1.71 comes along with a total of 11 walks allowed.
Toronto enters play averaging 5.3 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB. The Blue Jays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .282 ranks 1st. So far, the team is the 12th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 16 long balls. To date, Toronto has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .350.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Blue Jays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Toronto, the Rays are the betting favorite at -121 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 54.75%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Rays on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays Moneyline
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