In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 27th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 26-29 this year after they lost game one in this series by a score of 2-1. Texas managed to score just one run in the game, which came in the fourth inning, and they wasted a very solid day from their pitching staff in the loss. The Rangers recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Langford, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI in the loss. Texas started deGrom, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Webb, Milner, and Winn finished the game.
Prior to this series, the Rangers lost two out of three against the White Sox and all three against the Yankees. Texas has lost seven of its last eight games, and they are currently third in the AL West standings. The Texas pitching staff has a 3.31 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 183 runs with a .222 batting average and a .284 on-base percentage this season. Adolis Garcia has led Texas with seven home runs and 27 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has added 10 home runs and 21 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 4-3 with a 1.60 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP over 67.1 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 26-27 this season after they won game one by a score of 2-1 on Monday afternoon. Toronto led 1-0 in the first inning, and they added a second run in the fourth, which was enough to barely get the win. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Varsho and Kirk, who both had one RBI in the win. Toronto started Gausman, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 8.0 innings for the win, while Hoffman picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Blue Jays lost all three against the Rays, but did sweep the Padres in three games before that. Toronto has lost three of its last four games, and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.12 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 207 runs with a .246 batting average and a .318 on-base percentage this season. Vladimir Guerrero has led Toronto with seven home runs and 23 RBIs, while Daulton Varsho has added eight home runs and 20 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Bowden Francis, who is 2-6 with a 5.54 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 50.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Rangers will beat the Blue Jays
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight home games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against the Blue Jays following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Rangers’ last 10 home games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last five night games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Blue Jays’ last six night games against American League opponents.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Langford has hit a home run in four of the Rangers’ last five home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Adolis Garcia has recorded two or more RBIs in each of the Rangers’ last four night games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded a win in three of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 appearances against the Blue Jays.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one Double in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blue Jays.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances against the Blue Jays.
- Corey Seager has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
- Nathan Eovaldi ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (1.60) this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Daulton Varsho has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances against the Rangers.
- Daulton Varsho has recorded an RBI in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Rangers.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in 14 of the Blue Jays’ last 16 night games.
- George Springer has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Rangers.
- Andres Gimenez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 Tuesday appearances against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Bo Bichette ranks T10th in the league in Hits (61) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.284).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for doubles this season (67).
- The Blue Jays rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (381).
- The Blue Jays rank 29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (76).
Rangers vs Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a win on Monday, but their offense continues to struggle, as they have scored just four runs in their last four games. The Blue Jays are 10-15 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 17-11 at home. Texas has lost seven of its last eight games, and its offense is also struggling right now. The Rangers are starting Eovaldi, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight outings. The Blue Jays are starting Francis, who has allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last five starts. Take Texas to win by at least two runs here.