Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: May 17, 2024, 6:34AM
The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Saturday, commencing at 9:07am AEST.
The Blue Jays will send Chris Bassitt (3-5, 5.06 ERA) to the mound, up against Tyler Alexander (1-2, 5.44 ERA) for the Rays.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Blue Jays vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Blue Jays vs Rays
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Toronto-Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jays a 59% chance of winning against the Rays at Rogers Centre.
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Blue Jays vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Rogers Centre are shown below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jays $1.60, Rays $2.35
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.25), Rays +1.5 ($1.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Blue Jays at $1.60 and the Rays at $2.35.
The Blue Jays are 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.25 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.65.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jays vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.35 with (0.3% edge)
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
Stats Insider's Blue Jays vs Rays betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Blue Jays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Blue Jays vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Tampa Bay on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Toronto vs Tampa Bay match-up at Rogers Centre.
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Blue Jays vs Rays: Preview
The game between the Blue Jays and Rays at Rogers Centre is scheduled to commence at 9:07am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 18 May 2024
- Time: 9:07am AEST
- Venue: Rogers Centre
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Toronto vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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