In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 20th 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 78-77 this season after they won the first two games by scores of 7-1 and 6-2. In game two, Texas took the lead in the first inning and led the whole way in the win. The Rangers recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Jung, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Quantrill opened the game, while Montgomery picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Red Sox and two out of three against the Diamondbacks.
This season, Texas has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while they have scored 651 runs with a .243 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added 17 home runs and 83 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jacob deGrom, who is 11-9 with a 3.79 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 154.1 innings pitched this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 76-79 this year after they lost game two by a score of 2-6 last night. Toronto cut the deficit to 3-1 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Kirk, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Soriano allowed four hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Rogers threw an inning in relief. Prior to this series, Toronto lost two out of three against the Tigers, but did win two out of three against the Orioles before that.
This season, Toronto has a 3.92 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 622 runs with a .248 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 33 home runs and 88 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added nine home runs and 57 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Spencer Miles, who is 6-2 with a 2.65 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 91.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven Sunday road games.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against AL opponents.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against the Rangers following a loss.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in five of their last six games against the Blue Jays.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last nine day games following a loss.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last seven day games against AL opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games following a loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against AL opponents following a home win.
- The Blue Jays have won the first inning in three of their last four day games at Globe Life Field.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last three day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Blue Jays and Rangers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 11 of the Blue Jays’ last 13 road games against AL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of the last six games between the Blue Jays and Rangers.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last five home appearances.
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four day games.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine home games.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Alejandro Kirk has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in day games.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in day games.
Rangers vs Blue Jays Prediction
Texas continued to stay hot with another win on Saturday and they are leading the AL West by one game over Houston. The Rangers are 44-33 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 36-41 on the road. Toronto has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 29 runs in those four losses. The Jays are starting Miles, who will be an opener, while deGrom has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. Take the Rangers once again here.