Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays Picks & Betting Tips
Toronto (84-66) sits just a-half game, following Monday’s loss, in front of the New York Yankees for the final AL Wild Card spot. The Blue Jays are 1.5 games behind Boston, which is in fourth place.
The Blue Jays have split their last six games and are 7-3 in last 10. Toronto is 41-35 on the road and 63-46 vs. RHPs.
Manoah is coming off his best start of the season, allowing just one hit while striking out 10 in 8 innings of work in an 8-1 victory over the Rays (Sept. 13). The 23-year-old has a 4.34 ERA in three September starts.
Tampa Bay (93-58) holds a 3.5 game advantage over Houston for the best record in the AL and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Rays magic number is down to five to clinch the AL East.
The Rays have won four of their last seven and are 5-5 in the last 10. Tampa Bay is 48-28 at home and 58-31 vs. RHPs.
Rasmussen is coming off a 5 inning, two hit performance in 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays (Sept. 14), marking his eighth straight start allowing one or fewer runs. The 26-year-old is 2-0 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.813 WHIP in 32 innings as a starter.
Head To Head
Tampa Bay defeated Toronto 6-4 on Monday night as the Rays collected 11 hits with Yandy Diaz
(3-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) and Kevin Kiermaier (3-for-4) leading the way. Rookie Shane Baz combined with five relievers to limit the Blue Jays to five hits although Toronto hit three homers.
The teams have split their last six meetings though the Rays lead the season-series 10-7, which includes winning four of seven at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay has outscored Toronto 74-71 in the series, including 28-19 at home.
Toronto Blue Jays Form
Toronto had its two-game winning streak snapped with its loss on Monday to Tampa Bay.
The Blue Jays have split their last six games and are 15-4 in September, outscoring their opponents 138-79.
The Blue Jays offense is averaging 6.9 runs over the last 15 games while compiling a slash line of .279/.360/.537.
Toronto’s pitching staff has compiled a 11-4 record over this 15 game-stretch with a 3.84 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and .224 OBA.
Tampa Bay Rays Form
Tampa Bay snapped a two-game losing streak with Monday’s victory over Toronto.
The Rays have split their last six games and are 9-10 in September, outscoring their opponents 92-89.
Tampa’s offense is averaging 4.3 runs over the 14 games with a slash line of .248/.314/.440.
The Rays’ pitching staff has compiled a 7-7 record over this 14-game stretch with a 4.66 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and .244 OBA.