Blue Jays vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 18

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  • The Rangers are -145 favorites vs the Blue Jays
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Christopher Bassitt
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray
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The Toronto Blue Jays (+120) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-145) on Sunday, June 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Blue Jays vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Blue Jays are 39-33 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 44-26 ATS.

Blue Jays vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Blue Jays+1.5 -175O 8.5 -105+120
Rangers -1.5 +145U 8.5 -115-145

Blue Jays vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 58.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Blue Jays and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Runs Under in 29 of his last 36 games (+19.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Matt Chapman has hit the RBIs Under in 23 of his last 25 away games (+18.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Singles Over in 27 of his last 36 games (+14.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Daulton Varsho has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 41 games (+11.65 Units / 19% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Corey Seager has hit the RBIs Over in 19 of his last 31 games (+17.90 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 28 of his last 40 games (+13.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Singles Over in 25 of his last 39 games (+12.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 33 games (+12.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 39 games (+10.30 Units / 16% ROI)

Rangers vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Kevin Kiermaier 0.5 +750 0.5 -3000
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +400 0.5 -800
George Springer 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Whit Merrifield 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000

Rangers vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Kevin Kiermaier 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
George Springer 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Whit Merrifield 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Rangers vs Blue Jays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Kevin Kiermaier 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
George Springer 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Whit Merrifield 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Rangers vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Bassitt 4.5 -165 4.5 +125
Jon Gray 4.5 -130 4.5 +100
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 47 games (+17.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games (+7.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games (+3.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 27 away games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 42 of their last 62 games (+29.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 44 of their last 62 games (+25.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 43 of their last 62 games (+22.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 62 games (+21.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 62 games (+13.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 33-39 against the Run Line (-9.15 Units / -10.18% ROI).

  • 39-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.25 Units / -4.18% ROI
  • 32-37 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.4 Units / -10.68% ROI
  • 37-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.4 Units / 1.75% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 44-26 against the Run Line (+18.3 Units / 20.57% ROI).

  • 43-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 12.41% ROI
  • 39-28 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.3 Units / 10.75% ROI
  • 28-39 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.85 Units / -19.29% ROI

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Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

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Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Rangers are 11-6 (.647) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .388.

The Rangers are just 0-19 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .105.

The Rangers are just 1-102 (.010) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers are just 0-21 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Blue Jays are batting .263 on the road since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .240.

The Blue Jays are batting .187 with two-strikes since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .169.

Blue Jays hitters have just 89 strikeouts in 517 PA’s (17%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Blue Jays are batting .264 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Rangers hitters are slugging .491 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .842 (1,388 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .742.

Rangers hitters are slugging .299 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .212.

The Rangers are batting .191 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 25 of 483 batters (5%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 654 of 8,795 batters (7%) since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 33% against Blue Jays pitchers over the past seven days (6 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 192 of 2,066 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers walked 139 of 1,440 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2022 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rangers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 36% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Rangers vs. Blue Jays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Glenn Otto (Rangers): Lat, D60
  • Bradley Miller (Rangers): Oblique, D10
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Hyun Jin Ryu (Blue Jays): Elbow, D60
  • Brandon Belt (Blue Jays): Hamstring, D10
  • Zachery Pop (Blue Jays): Hamstring, D15
  • Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays): Hand, Day-to-Day
  • Chad Green (Blue Jays): Elbow, D60

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