Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays 9/6/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Sep. 06, 2019
TV: SUN
Latest Odds : TB -365 Total 9
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to visit Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida for an American League East clash against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Toronto Blue Jays come into this matchup with a 55-85 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Atlanta Braves, 7-2. Wilmer Font received the starting nod for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he struggled as he gave up 2 earned runs in 1 inning. Rowdy Tellez had a solid game from the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays as he contributed a solo-HR.
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to start Clay Buchholz (1-3, 5.45 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the Houston Astros. Clay Buchholz had success in his 1 start against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2019 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings.
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The Tampa Bay Rays come into this matchup with an 82-59 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Baltimore Orioles with a win, 2-0. Alex Kittredge received the starting nod in the opener role for the Tampa Bay Rays as he went 1 scoreless inning while giving up 1 hit. Austin Meadows had a solid game from the plate for the Tampa Bay Rays as he contributed a solo-HR.
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start Charlie Morton (14-6, 3.06 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 5.1 innings against the Cleveland Indians. Charlie Morton had success in his 2 starts against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2019 season as he is posting a 2.31 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last 8 road games.
Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Blue Jays last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 Friday games.
Free Betting Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 Runs
The Tampa Bay Rays have dominated the Toronto Blue Jays as of recent as they have won 10 of their last 14 meetings. The Tampa Bay Rays are fighting for a playoff spot while the Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of rebuilding for the future which has been obvious as the Jays have dropped 7 of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays will be throwing veteran starter Clay Buchholz who has struggled this season with a 5.45 ERA which is exactly what the Rays need as their bats have stalled as of recent. The Rays are one of the top pitching teams in the MLB and they should be able to continue their success at home against a young Blue Jays squad. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 7-2.