Rays vs. Blue Jays Best Run Line 5/19/24

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Game Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday, May 19th, at 1:37 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds

Moneyline: Rays -108 (DraftKings), Blue Jays -104 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+143 Caesars Casino), Blue Jays +1.5 (-165 BetMGM)

Total: Over 8.5 (-108 FanDuel), Under 8.5 (-108 BetRivers)

Starting Pitchers

Rays: Aaron Civale (5.83 ERA; 1.32 WHIP)

Blue Jays: Alek Manoah (4.91 ERA; 1.36 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Tampa Bay Rays: 25-22 Toronto Blue Jays: 19-25

ATS: Tampa Bay Rays: 25-22 Toronto Blue Jays: 19-25

Over/Under: Tampa Bay Rays: 22-23-2 Toronto Blue Jays: 24-20

Matchup Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday, May 19th, at 1:37 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Rays emerged victorious in both games, showcasing their dominance over the Blue Jays. This recent success gives the Rays an edge going into this matchup.

Looking at the key players for both teams, the Rays have Isaac Paredes at third base, who boasts an impressive .308 batting average, .395 on-base percentage, and .503 slugging percentage. Paredes has also contributed 8 home runs and 24 RBI, making him a formidable force at the plate. Amed Rosario, the Rays' right fielder, has been consistent with a .302 batting average and 20 RBI. Richie Palacios, another key player for the Rays, has a .265 batting average and has contributed 4 home runs and 11 RBI.

On the other side, the Blue Jays have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base, who has been a standout performer with a .280 batting average, .373 on-base percentage, and .393 slugging percentage. Guerrero Jr. has hit 4 home runs and driven in 20 RBI, making him a major threat to the Rays' pitching staff. Davis Schneider, the Blue Jays' left fielder, has also been impressive with a .267 batting average, .371 on-base percentage, and .495 slugging percentage. Schneider has hit 5 home runs and driven in 17 RBI. Justin Turner, the designated hitter for the Blue Jays, has contributed 4 home runs and 16 RBI despite a slightly lower batting average of .231.

Considering the recent matchups between these two teams and the performance of their key players, the Rays have proven to be the stronger team. With their recent victories over the Blue Jays and the impressive performances of players like Paredes and Rosario, the Rays are the best bet for this matchup.

Runline pick: Rays