MLB Odds: Jays on the Rebound in Tampa

Injuries have spoiled a strong start to the 2018 Toronto Blue Jays campaign. But they’ve won four games in a row to improve their record to 30-35 (minus-6.95 betting units), a half-game better than the team they’ll face on Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays (29-35, minus-5.82 units). First pitch at the Trop is 1:10 PM ET on Sportsnet.


Toronto’s projected starter, JA Happ (3.71 ERA), has been one of the brighter spots for the Jays this year. They’re 9-4 in his 13 starts thus far, collecting 3.67 units while driving the Over to a 7-4-2 record. Happ has benefitted from 6.46 runs per game in support, but he’s also pitched four quality starts in his last five outings, including seven innings of two-hit ball in Friday’s 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles (+166 away).

The Rays, who have lost nine of their last 10 heading into this three-game series, have yet to pencil in a starter at press time. They’re relying on a patchwork rotation after recent injuries to Chris Archer (abdomen) and Jake Faria (oblique); Tampa is also thin at shortstop with Adeiny Hechavarria and Daniel Robertson both suffering hamstring injuries.

MLB Odds: Happ on the Mound Versus Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays (30-35, minus-6.95 betting units) take a four-game winning streak into this week’s series against the Tampa Bay Rays (29-35, minus-5.82 units), who have lost nine of their last 10. Wednesday’s finale begins at 1:10 PM ET on Sportsnet.


JA Happ (3.71 ERA) is expected to start for Toronto, and he’s pitched very well this year, earning Toronto 3.67 units on a team record of 9-4 while receiving 6.46 runs per game in support. The Rays, who have suffered multiple injuries to their rotation, have yet to name a starter for Wednesday’s game.