Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025, 7:22PM | Published: Sep 16, 2025, 7:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, starting at 9:05am AEST.
The Rays will send Ian Seymour (3-2, 2.95 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays are going with Kevin Gausman (10-10, 3.44 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Blue Jays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Blue Jays a 54% chance of defeating the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.10, Blue Jays $1.77
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.65), Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Rays at $2.10 and the Blue Jays at $1.77.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Blue Jays, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rays vs Blue Jays betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
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.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Prediction
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Rays vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Toronto predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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