Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 18

Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 18

Updated Sep. 18, 2024 8:00 p.m. ET

Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers will square off against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field on Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The Blue Jays have been listed as -105 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Rangers (-114). Texas (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The over/under for the game is listed at 7.5 runs.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Rangers-Blue Jays game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Game Information & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: SNET
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Run Line Favorite Run Line Odds Underdog Run Line Odds
Rangers -114 -105 7.5 -119 -101 -1.5 +180 -218

Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Blue Jays 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
  • Win Probabilities: Rangers 52%, Blue Jays 48%

Rangers vs. Blue Jays Betting Insights

  • The Rangers have been favorites in 82 games this season and won 48 (58.5%) of those contests.
  • Texas is 45-32 this season when entering a game favored by -114 or more on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 53.3% chance to win.
  • The Blue Jays have been chosen as underdogs in 75 games this year and have walked away with the win 26 times (34.7%) in those games.
  • This season, Toronto has come away with a win 21 times in 65 chances when named as an underdog of at least -105 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 51.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
FINAL
TOR 0 · TEX 2
MLB
RUN LINE
TO WIN
TOTAL
Toronto Blue Jays
TOR
Texas Rangers
TEX

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

  • The Rangers have a 3-2 record across the five games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Rangers and their opponents combined to hit the over on the run total seven times (all 10 games had set totals).
  • The Rangers have a 5-5-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Rangers Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 4.4
HR 12
ERA 6.24
K/9 8.8

Rangers Player Insights

  • Semien is hitting .235 with 25 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 59 walks.
  • Semien's home runs place him 45th in the majors, and he is 50th in RBI.
  • Wyatt Langford has 25 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 46 walks while hitting .254.
  • Among all major league hitters, Langford is 167th in homers and 71st in RBI.
  • Josh Smith is batting .260 with 27 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 45 walks.
  • Adolis Garcia has capitalized on opportunities as he leads his team with 78 RBI.

Rangers Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Josh Smith 0.5 (-195) 1.5 (+135) - 0.5 (+215)
Marcus Semien 0.5 (-225) 1.5 (+115) - 0.5 (+170)
Adolis García 0.5 (-210) 1.5 (+110) - 0.5 (+125)
Wyatt Langford 0.5 (-225) 1.5 (+105) - 0.5 (+145)
Jonah Heim 0.5 (-170) 0.5 (-170) - 0.5 (+210)

Learn more about this Rangers vs. Blue Jays matchup on Fox Sports.

Blue Jays Recent Betting Performance

  • In seven games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by oddsmakers, the Blue Jays had a record of 2-5.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Blue Jays and their opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
  • The Blue Jays have won five of their last 10 games against the spread.

Blue Jays Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 4.5
HR 6
ERA 3.36
K/9 6.7

Blue Jays Player Insights

  • Guerrero paces the Blue Jays in home runs (28), runs batted in (97) and has posted a team-best batting average of .322.
  • Guerrero is 22nd in home runs and 12th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
  • George Springer is hitting .223 with 18 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 58 walks.
  • Springer is 78th overall in home runs and 116th in RBI this season.
  • Ernie Clement is hitting .261 with 20 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and nine walks.
  • Spencer Horwitz is hitting .272 with 18 doubles, 12 home runs and 37 walks.

Blue Jays Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 (-240) 1.5 (+125) - 0.5 (+150)
Ernie Clement 0.5 (-225) 1.5 (+145) - 0.5 (+210)
Bo Bichette 1.5 (+160) 1.5 (-105) - 0.5 (+180)
George Springer 0.5 (-205) 1.5 (+130) - 0.5 (+220)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1.5 (+190) 1.5 (+105) - 0.5 (+150)

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