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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday September 9th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Rangers
The Blue Jays take on the Rangers on Friday September 9th at Globe Life Field, Texas. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (76-60) vs. Texas Rangers (59-77)
- Date: Friday September 9th, 2022
- Time: 8:05 ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Texas
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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays enter play ranked 3rd in the AL East division, with an overall record of 76-60. Through 69 road contests, the Blue Jays come in with a mark of 38-31. The unit is coming off a winning effort over Baltimore by a score of 4-1. For the year, Toronto has played a total of 43 series, going 22-15-6.
For Toronto, Ross Stripling gets the start, currently holding a record of 7-4. In his 27 appearances, Stripling has an ERA of 3.03. Stripling's WHIP of just 1.03 compares favorably to other MLB starters. Currently, opponents are batting just .224 against the right-hander. Across his previous outings, Stripling has a SLG% allowed of .342. In total, he has given up 9 home runs. For the season, he has picked up 94 strikeouts on a K rate of 22.0%.
Entering today's action, Blue Jays features the 5th ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.68 runs per game. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of 4. The Blue Jays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .261 ranks 3rd. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .292. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, averaging 1.22 home runs per game (8th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.6% ranks near the top of the league. Toronto's strong OBP of .326 is 4th best in the league. On average, the team generates walks at a rate of 8.0%.
Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Texas Rangers take on the Toronto hoping to improve on their record of just 59-77, placing them 4th in the AL West division. Texas will be looking to improve their record at home, as they are currently 28-38 at Globe Life Field. Texas will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Astros by a score of 4-3. Currently, the team has a below .500 record in their 44 series, coming in at 15-23-6.
Dane Dunning gets the starting nod for Texas, looking to improve his overall record of 3-8. Compared to other starting pitchers, Dunning has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 4.37. Dane Dunning's WHIP of 1.43 comes in as one of the higher marks among MLB starters. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .266. Across his previous outings, Dunning has a SLG% allowed of .429. In total, he has given up 16 home runs. For the season, Dunning has picked up 119 strikeouts on a K rate of 20.0%.
Entering today's action, Texas features the 11th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.45 runs per game. In the team's last 3 contests, their run differential comes in at -1. Through 136 games, the Rangers have the 16th ranked batting average at .242. This includes batting .153 over their last 3 games. Throughout the season, the team has been good in the power department, averaging 1.20 home runs per game, ranks 9th. For the season, the team has one of the best hard hit rates in the league at 39.4%. To date, Texas has the MLB's 24th rated OBP, stting at .305. While their current WOBA of .306 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Rangers
Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and Texas, the Blue Jays are the heavy favorite at -166 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 62.41%. However, the MLB predictive model does not show enough value to take Toronto on the moneyline. Instead, its recommended to take the Rangers on the runline at +1.5 runs.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers +1.5 Runline
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