Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction MLB Picks 9/20/24

In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, September 20th, at Tropicana Field. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Jays’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rays’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Tampa Bay

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Jays and Rays. 

Blue Jays Domated on Thursday

The Blue Jays got some strong pitching on Thursday and that was enough for the 4-0 victory. Kevin Gausman got the start, and he went five innings, giving up zero hits and zero runs. He had six strikeouts and one walk. The Blue Jays are averaging 4.29 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.56 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the pitching is ranked 20th. The run differential is -0.33 which is 20th in the league. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Jose Berrios who sits with a 16-9 record and an ERA of 3.44. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went seven innings giving up two hits and one run. 

Why the Blue Jays Will Beat the Rays

• The Rays have lost each of their last seven night games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Blue Jays have won eight of their last 10 games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against AL East opponents following a home win.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in five of their last six road games after playing the previous day.

Rays Leaned on Pitching

The Rays offense only scored two runs on Thursday but the pitching was dominant and that led to the victory. Zack Littell went seven innings and gave up only one hit and zero runs. Dylan Carson and Brandon Lowe both finish with one hit and one run on the way to the victory. The Rays are averaging 3.81 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.21 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the pitching is ranked 12th. Brandon Lowe has hit 19 home runs and driven in 54 RBIs so far this season. The Rays will meet the Tigers after this series.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction

Berrios sits with an ERA of 3.44 and but on the road he hasn’t been as good. His road split is an ERA of 4.16 and he has a record of 6-7. The Rays offense isn’t exactly elite, but they are going to find success in this game, and that will be the difference here as the Rays are going to get the job done. Back the Rays on the money line to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Tampa Bay Rays ML