Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24

The Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers meet Tuesday in MLB game 1 action at Globe Life Field. Here’s a Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Pick.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 72-78 on the year after playing the Mets and Cardinals. The Toronto Blue Jays have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 8 games. The Toronto Blue Jays have won 4 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Toronto Blue Jays with 181 hits and 96 RBI, while George Springer and Ernie Clement have combined for 215 hits and 103 RBI.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers are 71-79 on the year after playing the Diamondbacks and Mariners. The Texas Rangers have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The Texas Rangers have split their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Marcus Semien leads the Texas Rangers with 142 hits and 72 RBI, while Corey Seager and Josh Smith have combined for 256 hits and 130 RBI.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Pitching Pick Matchup

Chris Bassitt gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is 10-13 with a 4.20 ERA and 164 strikeouts this season. Bassitt has allowed 15 hits and 4 earned runs in his last 11.1 innings. Bassitt has a 3.65 ERA and .261 allowed batting average in 66.2 road innings. Bassitt is 5-3 with a 3.72 ERA and 63 strikeouts in his career against the Texas Rangers.

Nathan Eovaldi gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 11-8 with a 3.67 ERA and 150 strikeouts this season. Eovaldi has allowed 11 hits and 6 runs in his last 12 innings. Eovaldi has a 3.11 ERA and .193 allowed batting average in 89.2 home innings. Eovaldi is 1-3 with a 5.24 ERA and 65 strikeouts in his career against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won each of their last five games at Globe Life Field following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four road games following a win.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last four night games following a loss.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Prediction

It’s all about motivation for this series, as neither the Blue Jays nor Rangers have anything to play for at this point. With that said, the Rangers have the edge at home and Nathan Eovaldi has been sharer and more consistent than Chris Bassitt. Eovaldi has been even better at home, where he has a 3.11 ERA and allowed batting average under .200. Give me the Rangers to draw first blood against the Blue Jays.