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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (72-79) take on the Texas Rangers (72-79) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 3-1

The Jays scored 8 Tuesday but succumbed in a 13-8 defeat, snapping a 3-game win streak. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had 3 hits as he continues his great season. He’s hitting .322 with 28 homers and 97 RBIs.

The Rangers ended a 3-game slide and a series of losses in 5 of 6 games with Tuesday’s W. They have given up 4 or more runs in 10 straight games. RF Adolis Garcia is hitting just .175 over the last 14 days, but he has driven in a team-high 12 RBIs in the stretch.

Blue Jays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bowden Francis vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Francis (8-4, 3.50 ERA) makes his 12th start (26th appearance). He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 92 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 8 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 1 K in 6-2 home loss to New York Mets Sept. 11 — Mets scored 6 in top of 9th
  • Career vs. Rangers: 0-0, 1.29 ERA (7 IP, 1 ER), 1.43 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 4 relief appearances — all last season
  • 2024 as starter: 5-3, 3.14 ERA (66 IP, 23 ER), 0.73 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 11 starts

Bradford (5-3, 3.97 ERA) makes his 12th start (13th appearance) He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 65 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 14-4 spanking at Arizona Diamondbacks Sept. 11
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 1 relief appearance, win, 2 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 9-2 road victory Sept. 14, 2023

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Blue Jays at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 3:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+165) | Rangers +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Rangers 5

Moneyline

The Rangers pitching staff has been horrific of late, and Bradford allowed 8 runs in his last start. Francis has a 1.50 ERA in his last 7 starts. Enough said — TAKE BLUE JAYS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Guerrero has a .991 OPS with a .315-6-27 line in 108 at-bats against left-handers this season.

Keep it simple and take VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. OVER 1.5 H+R+RBI (-135).

It has cashed in 4 of his last 5 games.

Over/Under

We’re expecting a 92-degree evening with a 7-mph wind blowing left to right. The Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings of these teams. The Jays are 4-5-1 O/U in their last 10, and Texas is 7-2-1.

The OVER 8 (-105) is hitting.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Texas Rangers (42-26) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (38-32) to Globe Life Field Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Toronto won 4 of 6 games in 2022

The Rangers may sit atop the AL West, but they are just 2-6 over their last 8 games. Texas has been a powerhouse at home, posting a 22-12 record at Globe Life Field.

Toronto is 5-5 over its last 10 games and 19-19 on the road this season. The Rangers are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Orioles Thursday.

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Blue Jays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Kevin Gausman vs. LHP Martin Perez

Gausman (5-3, 3.12 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 86 2/3 innings.

  • Has an MLB-leading 117 strikeouts and an MLB-leading 12.2 K/9
  • Blue Jays have won his last 4 outings and are 8-6 in his 14 starts

Perez (6-2, 4.67 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 71 1/3 innings.

  • Rangers are 9-4 in his starts
  • Had his worst start of the season in last  start vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 3 1/3 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

Blue Jays at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rangers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Blue Jays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (+120).

The Rangers have been strong at home this season and will need to get back on track. Texas is 5-3 as a home underdog this season, so this is a position it has performed well for bettors in.

The Rangers are also 16-9 following a loss while Toronto is just 16-15. The Blue Jays haven’t been overly impressive on the road either. Considering both trends, take RANGERS (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Both pitchers are coming off their worst performances of the season. It is difficult to trust either, so I would pass on the run line both ways here.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (+100).

Each pitcher has had multiple outings in which it has allowed at least 6 ER. At the same time, the Rangers have been hitting the Over at one of the highest rates in baseball. They are 38-25-5 O/U this season and 5-0-3 O/U in their last 8 games.

The Rangers are also 4-0-1 O/U in their last 5 games after a defeat. The Blue Jays are 3-2 O/U in their last 5 as well. The trends point to the OVER 9 (+100).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (76-60) and Texas Rangers (59-77) open a 3-game set Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1

The Blue Jays won 4-1 Wednesday at Oriole Park to take 3 of 4 games from the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto RHP Alek Manoah retired 22 of the last 23 hitters he faced while only allowing 1 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 5 K over 8 IP. The Blue Jays have won 6 of their last 7 games.

The Rangers lost 4-3 Wednesday at Houston after Astros 2B José Altuve scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning. Texas has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

Top Rangers prospect Josh Jung will make his major-league debut Friday. The 8th overall pick in the 2019 draft will likely be Texas’ primary 3B for the remainder of the season.

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Blue Jays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Stripling (7-4, 3.03 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 107 IP in 27 appearances.

  • Last start: Allowed 3 ER on 2 H and 3 BB with 8 K in 6 IP in a win at the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday
  • Has won 3 of his last 4 decisions
  • In 2 relief appearances vs. Texas this season: Allowed 2 ER on 1 H and 3 BB in 2 IP

Dunning (3-8, 4.37 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 138 IP.

  • Last start: Allowed 5 ER on 8 H and 3 BB with 2 K in 4 IP in a loss at the Boston Red Sox Sunday
  • Last start vs. Toronto: No-decision in April allowing 3 ER on 5 H and 2 BB with 4 K in 5 IP
  • Is 3-2 with a 3.24 ERA through 72 1/3 IP in 13 home starts

Blue Jays at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:34 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Blue Jays -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Rangers +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+105) | Rangers +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Rangers 2

Money line

While Dunning is a better pitcher at home than he is on the road (winless in his last 26 away starts), the Rangers don’t have the firepower to compete with the Blue Jays. Stripling has been consistent for Toronto and hasn’t allowed over 3 ER since May 7 at the Cleveland Guardians.

BET BLUE JAYS -165.

Run line/Against the spread

Toronto’s offense was productive its last 3 games in Baltimore averaging 6 runs per game. Dunning should have a hard time containing Toronto, while Stripling most likely won’t give up over 3 ER.

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Under is 5-0 in the Rangers’ last 5 games. Texas is 28th in runs per game (2.33) in its last 3 games. However, Toronto’s offense has been too explosive lately to risk betting the Under. There are better totals on the board with more value.

PASS.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (3-1) continue their early-season road swing with Game 2 of their series against the Texas Rangers (1-3) at Globe Life Field Tuesday. First pitch will be thrown at 8:05 p.m. ET following Toronto’s 6-2 win Monday. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Tanner Roark gets the ball for the Jays for his first start of the season. He went 2-3 last season with a 6.80 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 while surrendering 2.6 homers per nine innings. He has pitched to a 4.65 ERA across 102 starts and three relief appearances with four teams over the past four seasons.

RHP Dane Dunning makes his Rangers debut after being acquired from the Chicago White Sox in the offseason. His rookie status remains intact after pitching to a 3.97 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with a 9.3 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 over 34 innings spanning seven starts in 2020.

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Blue Jays at Rangers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:46 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+120) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Rangers 8, Blue Jays 6

Money line (ML)

The RANGERS (+105) are a strong pick as short underdogs at home.

Roark’s command and ability to keep the baseball in the park have worsened year-over-year after a strong start to his career with the Washington Nationals. He was hurt by a 20.3% home run to fly ball rate last year, but he stranded just 70.3% of batters and induced a ground ball on just 35.9% of balls in play.

The Blue Jays have yet to see Dunning in his young career, but big things are expected for the Rangers’ No. 3 prospect. Toronto has also struggled against righty pitching early on with a .661 team OPS and 84 wRC+ that are both well below the average thresholds of .750 and 100, respectively.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

There’s enough value in backing the RANGERS +1.5 (-145) with the run of insurance in the event of a loss.

While I’m chalking up the starting pitching advantage to Texas, Toronto has a much greater edge in the bullpen battle. Toronto relievers have combined for a 2.12 ERA through 17 innings, while the Texas ‘pen has a combined 9.00 ERA through 19 innings of work.

It may not be a bad idea to back the RANGERS (+105) on the 5-inning money line as further insurance.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 9.5 (-115) as the strongest play in Blue Jays-Rangers.

Roark gave up 3 or more earned runs in seven of his 11 starts last season, and he never went deeper than 5 innings. On the other side, Dunning shouldn’t be expected to go deeper than 5 innings in his Rangers debut and the Texas bullpen is ripe for the picking.

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