The Tampa Bay Rays are playing for the first time this season while the Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a loss. The Rays are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jays are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 4:10 ET.
Blue Jays vs Rays
In the previous game of this series, the Rays took down the Blue Jays by a score of 8-2. Despite the lopsided scoreline, both teams had the same number of hits and home runs, but the Rays’ offense came alive in the 3rd and 8th innings. The Rays’ only home run came from Brandon Lowe.
Aaron Civale got the win for the Rays, finishing with a quality start after giving up just one earned run in six innings of work. Chris Bassitt took the loss for Toronto, giving up four runs on six hits. Both starters finished with six strikeouts.
Brandon Lowe was the driving force behind the Rays’ offense, driving in four runs and going 2/5. Yandy Diaz also drove in two runs, while Ben Rortvedt scored two runs and went 2/3.
Yusei Kikuchi Gets The Start For The Blue Jays
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is coming off a season in which he made 32 starts and finished with a record of 11-6. His ERA for the season was 3.87, and he made nine quality starts. Last season, Kikuchi faced the Rays four times and went 2-1 with an ERA of 2.52. For the season, he allowed a total of 27 home runs and finished with a K/BB ratio of 3.8.
Blue Jays Offense Breakdown
When looking at the Blue Jays’ player projections for today’s game, we see that Bo Bichette is expected to have the most hits on the team, with his total being the 17th best in the league. Justin Turner is not far behind, as he has the 3rd best hits projection and the top odds to hit a home run on the team, which is the 13th best in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is also expected to have a good game, as he has the top odds to hit a home run for the Blue Jays and his total is 13th best in the league.
Zack Littell Gets The Start For The Rays
Zack Littell is coming off a season in which he went 3-6 in 14 starts. His ERA for the season was 4.1, and he gave up a total of 13 home runs. Littell’s WHIP for the season was 1.18, and his FIP was 4.02. The right-hander’s strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 6.2, and he averaged 0.5 walks per game. Opponents had an OPS of .717 against Littell, and his batting average allowed was .260.
Rays Offense Breakdown
When looking at the Rays’ player prop projections for today’s game, we see that Yandy Díaz is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his hits projection is 8th best in the league today. Jose Siri has the best odds to hit a home run for the Rays, as his home run projection is 8th best in the league. Harold Ramírez has the 13th best hits projection in the league today, and his odds to hit a home run are 20th best in the league.
Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction
We see the best value in this one being to take the Rays on the money line at -129. Offensively, we have the Rays finishing with 10 hits compared to the Blue Jays with nine.
If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, which is sitting at 8.5 runs. We have this one finishing with a 6-5 win for the Rays, which would make the over a good pick.
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Last updated:March 30, 2024 Blue Jays, Rays