Sep 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates with team mates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Rogers Centre.  Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Prediction 9/20/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

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MATCHUP Toronto Blue Jays Texas Rangers
Team Records 76-79 78-77
Spread +1.5 -163 -1.5 134
Moneyline +140 -170
Total Over 8 (-107) Under 8 (-112)
Where Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
When Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time 02:35 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers meet Sunday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Toronto Blue Jays did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Jacob deGrom will start for Texas and is 11-9 with a 3.79 ERA and 194 strikeouts this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to rebound from a 6-2 loss at the hands of Texas last time out to sit at 76-79 this season. After this series, the Blue Jays will head on the road for a series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Blue Jays Drop 4 Of Last 5

Ernie Clement leads the Blue Jays with a team-high 150 hits while adding 31 doubles, a triple, 9 home runs, and 48 RBIs so far this season. Kazuma Okamoto leads Toronto with a team-high 33 home runs and 88 RBIs alongside 127 hits and 24 doubles on the year. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has contributed 137 hits with 24 doubles, 9 home runs, and 56 RBIs, while George Springer has logged 111 hits with 22 doubles, 2 triples, 15 home runs, and 53 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 109 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 9 home runs, and 57 RBIs for Toronto up to this point in the season.

Texas Rangers Recap

The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their win over Toronto from Saturday to sit at 78-77 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will square off against the New York Mets at home.

Rangers Win 6 Of Last 7

Brandon Nimmo leads the Rangers with a team-high 147 hits while adding 34 doubles, 4 triples, 14 home runs, and 61 RBIs so far this season. Ezequiel Duran has added 137 hits with 27 doubles, 4 triples, 17 home runs, and 83 RBIs, while Jake Burger leads Texas with a team-high 86 RBIs alongside 123 hits, 23 doubles, and 26 home runs on the year. Josh Jung has contributed 113 hits with 25 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 38 RBIs, while Joc Pederson has tied for the team lead in homers with 26 while adding 88 hits, 12 doubles, 2 triples, and 53 RBIs. Corey Seager has logged 82 hits with 16 doubles, 18 home runs, and 47 RBIs, and Evan Carter has chipped in 71 hits with 13 doubles, 3 triples, 9 home runs, and 37 RBIs for Texas up to this point in the season.

Toronto Blue Jays @ Texas Rangers Betting Trends: September 20, 2026


  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Jacob deGrom      Record this season: 11-9      ERA: 3.79
  • Home Record: 8-2
  • Last 5 against Blue Jays: 1-1

Why the Texas Rangers will win

  • The Rangers have won each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
  • The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven Sunday road games.
  • The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against AL opponents.
  • The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against the Rangers following a loss.
  • The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
  • The Rangers have won the first inning in five of their last six games against the Blue Jays.
  • The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Miles      Record this season: 6-2      ERA: 2.65
  • Road Record: 1-1
  • Last 5 against Rangers: 0-0

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

  • The Blue Jays have won each of their last nine day games following a loss.
  • The Rangers have lost each of their last seven day games against AL opponents following a win.
  • The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games following a loss.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against AL opponents following a home win.
  • The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last three day games.
  • The Blue Jays have won the first inning in three of their last four day games at Globe Life Field.
  • The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Total Runs Facts

  • Eight of the last nine games between the Blue Jays and Rangers have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • There has been no run scored during the first inning in 11 of the Blue Jays’ last 13 road games against AL West opponents.
  • There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of the last six games between the Blue Jays and Rangers.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

  • Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
  • Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four day games.
  • Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last five home appearances.
  • Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine home games.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

  • Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in day games.
  • Alejandro Kirk has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in day games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Rangers rank 25th in the league for runs scored this season (651).
  • The Rangers rank T25th in the league for steals this season (76).
  • The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (622).
  • The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (8).

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers Prediction

I’m on Toronto here. This is must-win, season on the line kind of game for Toronto in this spot and I think the Jays salvage something. The Jays have been better against right-handed pitching all season long and I think Toronto avoids the sweep. Give me Toronto.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Toronto +135

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