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A Friday afternoon battle features the Toronto Blue Jays (43-33) hosting the Tampa Bay Rays (40-35). Tampa Bay rolls into this contest on a three-game skid, while on the other side, Toronto has won three of its last four games. The Blue Jays are in second place in the AL East divisional standings, and Tampa Bay sits in fourth place.

The first pitch is set for 3:07 p.m. ET from the Rogers Centre. Toronto is the -145 money line favorite (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Rays vs. Blue Jays odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Tampa Bay is a +122 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is nine. Before making any Blue Jays vs. Rays picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It's on a 59-51 run on top-rated MLB money-line picks through 12 weeks. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves as one of three best bets to win it all last season at +1000. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Rays vs. Blue Jays, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Blue Jays vs. Rays:

  • Rays vs. Blue Jays money line: Toronto -145, Tampa Bay +122
  • Rays vs. Blue Jays run-line: Tampa Bay +1.5 (-165)
  • Rays vs. Blue Jays over-under: 9 runs
  • TB: Rays are 27-12 in their last 39 during game two of a series
  • TOR: Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last five home games
  • Rays vs. Blue Jays picks: See picks here

Why you should back the Blue Jays

Center fielder George Springer is a great athlete who impacts the game in a variety of ways. Springer owns home-run power, run-producing abilities, and solid speed. The three-time All-Star owns a strong throwing arm as well, and he ranks third among AL center fielders in assists. He is batting .260 with 15 dingers, 36 RBI and is currently on a five-game hitting streak.

Shortstop Bo Bichette is an all-around talent with superb hands. Bichette displays his aggressive approach at the plate but can hit for average as well as he's a lifetime .290 hitter. The 24-year-old is rangy at shortstop and can deliver strikes across the diamond. His 81 hits lead the Blue Jays, while he ranks second on the team in runs (42), RBI (41) and stolen bases (five).

Why you should back the Rays

First baseman Ji-Man Choi is a patient hitter who has the awareness and discipline to draw plenty of walks. Choi has solid home-run power,  can hit the ball into any part of the field and get on base with consistency. He ranks third on the team in home runs (six) but is first in RBI (35).

Third baseman Yandy Diaz is a quality defender and batter for Tampa Bay. Diaz has the patience and awareness of the strike zone to draw his fair share of walks. The 30-year-old is hitting .271 along with three home runs and 15 RBI. Diaz seems to be in a rhythm, logging two-plus hits in three of his last four games.

How to make Rays vs. Blue Jays picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 8.8 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Blue Jays vs. Rays? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.