Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday September 15th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Blue Jays
The Rays take on the Blue Jays on Thursday September 15th at Rogers Centre, Toronto. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (79-63) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (81-62)
- Date: Thursday September 15th, 2022
- Time: 3:07 ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 79-63, the Tampa Bay Rays travel to take on the Toronto Blue Jays, ranked 3rd in the AL East division. Heading into play, the Rays have won under half of their 71 road games, sitting at 32-39. The Rays will be looking to bounce back after falling to Toronto by a score of 5-1. Tampa Bay's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 23-19-3.
For Tampa Bay, Shane McClanahan gets the start, currently holding a record of 11-5. Coming into the game, McClanahan has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an ERA of just 2.20. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .185. So far, opponents have taken McClanahan over the fence 15 times across 147 innings pitched. Overall, he has notched 182 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 33.0%. Shane McClanahan's per 9 walk average of 1.83 has been a problem for the left.
Tampa Bay's offense comes into this game averaging 4.19 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. This includes posting a season-long run differential of 57. Together, the Rays offense has the 15th ranked batting average, at .242. Per game, the team is averaging 8.12 hits. In terms of home runs, the team is struggling to generate power at just 0.88 deep shots per game (24th). To date, Tampa Bay has the MLB's 20th-rated OBP, sitting at .310., while their wOBA of .304 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays enter play ranked 2nd in the AL East division, with an overall record of 81-62. When playing at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays have played well, posting a record of 41-30. Toronto is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 5-1 win over the Rays. The team's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 24-15-6.
For Toronto, Kevin Gausman gets the start, currently holding a record of 12-9. So far, Gausman has put together an ERA of 3.31 across his 27 outings. This year, Kevin Gausman has put together a WHIP of 1.25. So far, Kevin Gausman has a SLG% allowed .402, including giving up 12 home runs. For the season, Gausman has picked up 179 strikeouts on a K rate of 28%. Walks have been a problem for Kevin Gausman as his BB/9 figure is 1.42.
On the season, Toronto boasts the 6th ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.69 runs per game. In the team's 71 games at home, their run differential is -7. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting a healthy .262, placing them 1st in the league. For the season, 35.8% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team has also been strong in the power department, averaging 1.20 home runs per game, ranking 10th. For the season, the team has one of the best hard-hit rates in the league at 44.6%. Throughout the season, Toronto's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 4th best OBP of .327. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .328.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Blue Jays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Toronto, the Blue Jays are the betting favorite at -146 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 59.35%. The MLB predictive model projects the Blue Jays to have a strong performance at the plate, and recommends taking Toronto on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Toronto Moneyline
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