Texas Rangers (26-29) vs Toronto Blue Jays (26-27)
Game Info: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:05 pm (Globe Life Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Rangers -166 / Toronto Blue Jays +140 — Over/Under: 8
In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 27, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (26-27, 10-15 Away) have been inconsistent this season; they swept the San Diego Padres and then were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in their previous two series. The Blue Jays opened the series against the Rangers with a 2-1 win on Monday. Kevin Gausman got the win after allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and no walks across 8.0 innings of work.
This year, the Blue Jays average 3.91 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .246/.318/.375 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Blue Jays’ staff has a 4.12 ERA (24th) and 1.21 WHIP (11th). Bo Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .270 batting average, four home runs, and 25 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays is Bowden Francis, who is 2-6 in ten starts this season, with a 5.54 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 50.1 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (26-29, 17-11 Home) snapped a six-game losing skid (their longest of the season) with a 5-4 win against the White Sox, avoiding getting swept in the process. Prior to that, the Rangers were swept by the Yankees, while Texas returned home and opened the series against the Blue Jays with a 2-1 defeat. Wyatt Langford drove in the lone RBI as he hit a solo homer, while Jacob deGrom took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits with no strikeouts and two walks in 5.1 innings. It was the first time in his 229 career games that the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner failed to record a strikeout!
This season, the Rangers average 3.33 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .222/.284/.362 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.31 ERA (6th) and 1.16 WHIP (5th). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .215 batting average, seven home runs, and 27 RBI this season.
Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 4-3 record in 11 starts this year with a 1.60 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 67.1 innings.
Why the Rangers will beat the Blue Jays
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven games as favorites against AL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday games as favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight night games against AL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Blue Jays’ last seven games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six night games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 12 of the Blue Jays’ last 15 games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for batting average this season (.222).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for walks this season (140).
- The Blue Jays rank T28th in the league for triples this season (2).
- The Blue Jays are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and walks allowed this season.
Blue Jays vs Rangers Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. I am going with the Rangers here because of a clear pitching advantage. Nathan Eovaldi is one of the best pitchers in the entire league this season and has allowed just three runs in his last six starts, including three shutouts. On the other hand, Bowden Francis surrendered multiple runs in each of his previous six starts, and although the Rangers are among the lowest-scoring teams in the MLB, I am backing them to score 3+ off Francis in this one. Back Texas to win.