PREMIUM
Texas vs. Toronto: BLUE PLATE SPECIAL
(MLB) Texas vs. Toronto,
Point Spread: 1.50 | 110.00 Texas (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 1.50 | 110.00 Texas (Away)
Result: Loss
Rangers (Lyles) vs. Blue Jays (Ray)
The Jays are at home to start the second half of the season, facing the Rangers. Off a win against Tampa, they send Robbie Ray to the mound. Ray lost a no hitter in the seventh, last start, which is fairly representative of his abilities of late. In three starts he has averaged 7 innings and given up only 5 earned runs. He has a 4-2 home record and has been exceptional against left handed batters.
Jordan Lyles (5-5 4.86 ERA) is pitching for the Rangers. Lyles is much better in June and July than his record would indicate, and has allowed less than 2 ER in each of his last starts. Few of the Jays hitters have faced Lyles, which is a bonus. The young Jays hitters still struggle against an unfamiliar pitcher.
Texas’s bullpen is nothing to cheer about and the Jays’ pen is probably what keeps them out of a playoff spot, but both are at least well rested after the break.
My wager
Both starters look to have long outings. The Jays are much the superior offense, but may not show it the first time against Lyles. Toronto is a heavy favorite but I believe this will be closer than the odds suggest. Take the Rangers +1.5.
The Jays are at home to start the second half of the season, facing the Rangers. Off a win against Tampa, they send Robbie Ray to the mound. Ray lost a no hitter in the seventh, last start, which is fairly representative of his abilities of late. In three starts he has averaged 7 innings and given up only 5 earned runs. He has a 4-2 home record and has been exceptional against left handed batters.
Jordan Lyles (5-5 4.86 ERA) is pitching for the Rangers. Lyles is much better in June and July than his record would indicate, and has allowed less than 2 ER in each of his last starts. Few of the Jays hitters have faced Lyles, which is a bonus. The young Jays hitters still struggle against an unfamiliar pitcher.
Texas’s bullpen is nothing to cheer about and the Jays’ pen is probably what keeps them out of a playoff spot, but both are at least well rested after the break.
My wager
Both starters look to have long outings. The Jays are much the superior offense, but may not show it the first time against Lyles. Toronto is a heavy favorite but I believe this will be closer than the odds suggest. Take the Rangers +1.5.
