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The Toronto Blue Jays (+115) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-140) on August 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in St. Petersburg, FL.

This season, the Blue Jays are 61-65 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 69-53 ATS.

Blue Jays vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:

• Blue Jays starting pitcher: Jose Soriano 9-6, 3.22 ERA
• Rays starting pitcher: Nick Martinez 12-3, 2.75 ERA

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

Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 57.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today:

• Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 25 away games (+15.50 Units / 31% ROI)
• Alejandro Kirk has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.60 Units / 25% ROI)
• Andres Gimenez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+12.10 Units / 49% ROI)
• Jesus Sanchez has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.95 Units / 55% ROI)
• Alejandro Kirk has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 34% ROI)

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

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Ryan Vilade has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games at home (+23.40 Units / 334% ROI)
• Nick Martinez has hit the Walks Allowed Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+14.85 Units / 50% ROI)
• Chandler Simpson has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+14.15 Units / 35% ROI)
• Jonathan Aranda has hit the Walks Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 48% ROI)
• Nick Martinez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.00 Units / 44% ROI)

Blue Jays Best Bets Today:

• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.10 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.75 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 18 games (+8.25 Units / 38% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 24 away games (+5.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Rays Best Bets Today:

• The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 50 games (+11.40 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 45 games (+9.25 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+7.60 Units / 53% ROI)
• The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.55 Units / 49% ROI)
• The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.95 Units / 65% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 63-62 against the Run Line (-4.75 Units / -2.91% ROI).

• 61-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.7 Units / -7.52% ROI
• 62-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -5 Units / -3.6% ROI
• 61-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.75 Units / -4.88% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rays are 69-53 against the Run Line (+24.8 Units / 16.71% ROI).

• 75-49 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.95 Units / 10.66% ROI
• 56-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.75 Units / -9.4% ROI
• 63-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.05 Units / 0.76% ROI

Rays vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Rays vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Rays vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Blue Jays are 8-4 (.667) this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Blue Jays were 71-4 (.947) when they scored 5 or more runs in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .797.

The Blue Jays were 15-51 (.227) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .124.

The Blue Jays are 8-4 (.667) since the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Rays are 7-1 (.875) after a win this season — best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-3 (.700) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-1 (.875) after a win since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

The Rays are 7-3 (.700) since the 2025 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

Blue Jays Hitting Stats & Trends

Blue Jays hitters are slugging just .333 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays have scored 158 runs with two outs this season — fewest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have an OPS of just .625 (1,368 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have chased 42% of pitches out of the zone in lefty-lefty matchups this season — highest in MLB.

Rays Hitting Stats & Trends

The Rays are batting .206 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.

The Rays are batting .268 with two outs this season — best in MLB.

Rays hitters are slugging .284 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.

Rays hitters have missed on just 20% of swings this season — best in MLB.

Blue Jays Pitching Stats & Trends

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.8 MPH this season (3,086 balls in play) — tied for best in MLB

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.8 MPH (3,086 batted balls) this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 59% of their games this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 64% of their games at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Rays Pitching Stats & Trends

Rays pitchers have walked 7% of batters this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rays pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rays pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 65% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rays pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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