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Tampa Bay (77-82) at Toronto (91-68)
- When: Sep 26 2025, 7:07 PM
- Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Toronto Tries Paying Postseason Bills at Tampa’s Expense.
Moneyline: Toronto -185
Spread: Toronto -1.5 (+123)
Total: 8.0
The Situation in Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays (91-68) have one thing on their minds: October baseball. With the postseason locked in, they’re trying to strut into October looking sharp, not limping like a dad chasing raccoons out of the garbage at midnight.
At home, they’ve been fantastic (51-27), and their .265 team batting average is tops in the AL. Translation: these bats can cook. Problem is, they’ve been colder than an unheated Tim Hortons lately, hitting just .178 over the past 10 games. Ouch.
Shane Bieber gets the start for Toronto. He’s been steady if not spectacular, holding a 3.57 ERA and a WHIP just under 1. That kind of control makes him the Blue Jays’ equivalent of bubble wrap, keeps things neat and tidy.
The Rays’ Reality
The Tampa Bay Rays (77-82) are hanging around like that friend who insists the party isn’t over even though the lights are on and the host is already in pajamas.
They’re out of the playoff picture, but they’ve won seven of 10 against Toronto this season. Adrian Houser takes the ball with a tidy 3.18 ERA, and his mission is clear: annoy Toronto as much as possible before hitting the golf course next week.
Tampa’s Junior Caminero has been the bright spot, cranking 44 homers this season. It’s like he’s playing Home Run Derby on Rookie Mode.
Trends and What They Mean for Bettors
Toronto’s recent slump at the plate is a red flag, but being at home, with something to play for, gives them an edge. Tampa has been feisty, but the Rays’ road record (36-42) screams mediocrity.
Expect Toronto to come out swinging like it’s their last rehearsal before the postseason curtain rises.
Prediction
Toronto flexes its home advantage, Bieber keeps things calm, and the bats do just enough. Tampa makes it scrappy, but Toronto closes it out.
Score Prediction: Blue Jays 5, Rays 3
Pick: Toronto -1.5 (+123)
Total: Over 7.5 Alt Lines (-125)
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