Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays 3/29/24 – The upcoming MLB season is set to light up with an exciting match-up between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, March 29, 2024. Last season, the Rays led with an impressive record of 99-63, towering over the Blue Jays who closed the season at 89-73. As these teams prepare to face off at Tropicana Field, bettors and fans alike are keenly watching the odds on top-tier betting websites, anticipating a game filled with strategy, skill, and potentially lucrative betting opportunities.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays 3/29/24
| When: | Friday, March 29, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET |
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| Where: | Tropicana Field |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays 3/29/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Blue Jays | +1.5 -213 | o7.5 -123 | +111 |  |
| Rays | -1.5 +170 | u7.5 -104 | -132 | |
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— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 29, 2024
The betting odds for this game are highly anticipated by fans and bettors. With both teams showing strong performances last season, the Moneyline, Spread, and Total will be critical in deciding where to place bets. Given the current standings and recent trends, bettors should keep a close eye on updates from betting platforms.
Chris Bassitt (16-6 W-L, 3.6 ERA) vs. Aaron Civale (2-3 W-L, 5.36 ERA)
Chris Bassitt is one of the top contenders for the Blue Jays this year. In 2022, he completed a season with an ERA of 3.6 and a winning record of 16-6. Notably, he has notched 186 strikeouts and given only 59 free passes across 200 innings he has stayed on the mound. Therefore, his accuracy and consistency are of great value. On the other hand, the story of the 28 home runs might be a sign of a possible weakness for a power-hitting team like the Rays.
The Rays’ last playing season with Aaron Civale was not so successful as he recorded a 2-3 and a 5.36 ERA over 45.1 innings pitched. Regarding this, his strikeout-to-walk ratio holds some positives and if Civale is capable of holding the Blue Jays’ hitters back, he could partially turn his numbers around. While he is likely a good fit for the Orioles staff, his ability to repeatedly give up hits and home runs to the Jays’ offense needs to be monitored.
Blue Jays in the Batter’s Box
Toronto Blue Jays batting lineup had a .256 batting average and 188 home run production last season. This is clear evidence enough that they can produce runs and get on base. Their .340 OBP and .455 slugging percentage convey an offense that not only seizes opportunities but also poses a go-to-pitching-staff.
Rays’ Offensive Power
The Tampa Bay Rays outshine with an average of .260 batting and a remarkable count of 230 homers. Wielding their team batting average of .331 OBP and .445 slugging percentage, the Rays’ order is powerful and capable of hampering the Blue Jays’ pitchers, which makes this matchup with a chance of a scoring extravaganza.
Trends
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
Blue Jays are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Toronto Blue Jays are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Blue Jays are 39-42 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Blue Jays’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 32 of Blue Jays’ 81 last games at home
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Rays are 44-37 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Rays’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 51 of Rays’ 81 last games at home
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks
Considering the amazing offensive stats of both the teams and the performance of the starting pitchers, this game is going to be a tight contest undoubtedly. Home run hitting by the Blue Jays paired with overall batting excellence of the Rays likely will see the game swaying either way.
However, the Rays situation is more positive than the Blue Jays, primarily because the Rays currently have the home advantage and the last good games. If you are interested in seeking the MLB free tips and picks, paying close attention to the starting pitchers and betting odds in the updates will matter a lot in making your decision wisely. A massive game is set to take place which could lead to many goals, and the OVER is an exciting choice for those looking to make total wagers.
Score Prediction: Rays 5, Blue Jays 4.
