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The Toronto Blue Jays (+140) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-170) on August 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 pm in St. Petersburg, FL.
This season, the Blue Jays are 62-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 69-55 ATS.
Blue Jays vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:
- Blue Jays starting pitcher: Shane Bieber 4-2, 5.03 ERA
- Rays starting pitcher: Ian Seymour 9-3, 4.11 ERA
Blue Jays vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Blue Jays | +1.5 -155 | O 7.5 -125 | +140 |
| Rays | -1.5 +125 | U 7.5 +105 | -170 |
Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 62.6% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ernie Clement has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+6.90 Units / 41% ROI)
- George Springer has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+6.85 Units / 25% ROI)
- Shane Bieber has hit the Walks Allowed Over in his last 6 away games (+6.10 Units / 74% ROI)
- Ernie Clement has hit the Home Runs Over in 1 of his last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 100% ROI)
- Ernie Clement has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 20 games (+5.60 Units / 22% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:
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Blue Jays Best Bets Today:
- The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.25 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games (+9.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+8.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+7.80 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games (+6.55 Units / 12% ROI)
Rays Best Bets Today:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+11.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- 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 Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.95 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games at home (+6.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.60 Units / 47% ROI)
Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 65-62 against the Run Line (-2.75 Units / -1.65% ROI).
- 62-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -7.33% ROI
- 64-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -3 Units / -2.13% ROI
- 61-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.95 Units / -6.37% ROI
Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rays are 69-55 against the Run Line (+22.8 Units / 15.16% ROI).
- 76-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.6 Units / 10.22% ROI
- 58-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.75 Units / -7.8% ROI
- 63-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.15 Units / -0.82% ROI
Rays vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | +270 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | +375 |
| Charles McAdoo | +400 |
| George Springer | +500 |
| Jonathan Aranda | +500 |
Rays vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +175 |
| Junior Caminero | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +175 |
| Yandy Diaz | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +180 |
| Ernie Clement | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +180 |
| Alejandro Kirk | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +140 |
Rays vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jonathan Aranda | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +150 |
| Taylor Walls | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +125 |
| Andres Gimenez | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +120 |
| Cedric Mullins | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +115 |
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 12-53 (.185) when trailing entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .090.
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 have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Blue Jays hitters are slugging just .336 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.
Blue Jays hitters have drawn walks in 7% of their PA’s against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.
The Blue Jays are batting .188 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.
Rays Hitting Stats & Trends
The Rays are batting .204 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.
The Rays are batting .266 with two outs this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters are slugging .281 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 3rd 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 (3,121 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB
Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.8 MPH (3,121 batted balls) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Blue Jays pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 71 double plays in 932 opportunities (8%) this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.
Blue Jays pitchers have an ERA of 2.88 (115.2 IP) this season — 3rd best 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.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rays pitchers this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.
The Rays have allowed 2.57 runs per game (18/7) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.
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