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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Rays vs. Blue Jays on May 23, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Tuesday, May 23rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Rays
The Blue Jays take on the Rays on Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (25-23) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (35-14)
- Date: Tuesday, May 23rd 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays enter play ranked 5th in the AL East, with an overall record of 25-23. Toronto will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 12-14 away from home.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 35 of their 48 games, Toronto's record vs. the runline is just 22-26. The team's over/under record comes in at 23-23 with an average betting line of 9.
José Berríos gets the starting nod for Toronto, looking to improve his overall record of 3-4. Across 9 appearances, José Berríos has a combined ERA of 4.61. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .262 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep six times against José Berríos, who has a WOBA allowed of .324. Berríos has a WHIP of 1.25, with 12 walks allowed.
Offensively, Toronto is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.5 runs per game. Heading into play, the Blue Jays are the 9th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .258. Overall, the team has hit 52 home runs, placing them 17th. Throughout the season, Toronto's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 9th best OBP of .329.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Tampa Bay hosts the Blue Jays with an overall record of 35-14, placing them 1st in the AL East. Through 26 home contests, the Rays come in with a mark of 22-4.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 29-20, Tampa Bay has been favored 85.7% of the time this season. The team has an over/under record of 28-18, with an average betting line of 8.
Making the start for Tampa Bay is Taj Bradley, with a record of 3-0. So far, Taj Bradley has put together an ERA of 3.54 across his four outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .203 against him. So far, Bradley has given up three home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .267. Bradley's WHIP of .93 comes along with a total of four walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Tampa Bay features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 6.0 runs per game. As a team, the Rays are batting a healthy .271, placing them 1st in the league. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 94 home runs, which ranks 1st. Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 1st at .346.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Rays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Toronto, the Rays are the betting favorite at -130 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 56.52%. The MLB predictive model shows the Blue Jays knocking off Tampa Bay in an upset win. It is recommended to take Toronto on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Blue Jays Moneyline
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