Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025, 11:21PM | Published: Sep 17, 2025, 7:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.
The Rays will send Ian Seymour (3-2, 2.95 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Kevin Gausman (10-10, 3.44 ERA) for the Blue Jays.
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?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Toronto MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jays a 52% chance of beating 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 shown here:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.10, Blue Jays $1.77
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.62), Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.35)
- 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 $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
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 model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Rays vs Blue Jays best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
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 2.0% edge identified 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 profitability.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Toronto game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Toronto match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The game 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 are the result of 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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