Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 13th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are 18-22 this year after they won two out of three against the Brewers by scores of 4-3, 3-2, and 2-4. In their game three loss, Tampa Bay tied the game at two in the fourth inning, but they couldn’t score in the final five innings for the loss. The Rays recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Aranda and Caballero, who both had one RBI in the loss. Tampa Bay started Rasmussen, who allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Orze allowed two hits and one earned run in the eighth. 

Prior to that series, the Rays lost all three against the Phillies, but did win two out of three against the Yankees before that. Tampa Bay has lost four of its last six games, and they are currently fourth in the AL East standings. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 3.74 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 150 runs with a .241 batting average and a .308 on-base percentage this season. Junior Caminero has led Tampa Bay with seven home runs and 16 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added six home runs and 20 RBIs for the Rays this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Shane Baz, who is 3-2 with a 4.93 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 38.1 innings pitched this year. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 20-20 this season after they swept the Mariners in three games by scores of 6-3, 6-3, and 9-1. In their game three win, Toronto was tied at one in the third inning, but they scored the last eight runs in the game for the easy win. The Blue Jays recorded 15 hits in the game, and they were led by Springer, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Toronto started Urena, who allowed two hits and one earned run over 2.0 innings, while Lauer picked up the win in relief. 

Prior to that series, the Blue Jays lost two out of three against the Angels and two out of three against the Guardians. Toronto has won four games in a row, and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.23 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 156 runs with a .250 batting average and a .320 on-base percentage this season. George Springer has led Toronto with five home runs and 18 RBIs, while Anthony Santander has added five home runs and 16 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Jose Berrios, who is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 46.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Blue Jays will beat the Rays 

• The Rays have lost each of their last five night games against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have won nine of their last 10 night games following a win.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last five games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against American League opponents.
• The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents.
• The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Tuesday games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Blue Jays’ last eight games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Rays’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rays’ last six road games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Blue Jays’ last five games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Santander has recorded a Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four games at Rogers Centre against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jose Berrios has recorded a win in eight of his last nine appearances at Rogers Centre against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Anthony Santander has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Blue Jays’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one Single in eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine games.
• Jose Berrios has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 11 appearances at Rogers Centre against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last eight games at Rogers Centre.
• Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in each of the Blue Jays’ last two home games against AL East opponents.
• Andres Gimenez has scored a run in each of the Blue Jays’ last four games as favorites against AL East opponents.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Taylor Walls has scored at least one run in four of his last five appearances with the Rays as road underdogs against the Blue Jays.
• Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Josh Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Rays’ last three games against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
• Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in each of the Rays’ last two games as road underdogs against the Blue Jays.
• Ha-Seong Kim has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances against AL opponents.

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Rays vs Blue Jays Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this series after picking up a series win over the weekend, but Toronto will be at home, where they are 11-8 so far this year. The Blue Jays have won four games in a row, and they have scored at least six runs in all four wins. Toronto is starting Berrios, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight starts. Tampa Bay is 7-5 on the road this season, and they are starting Baz, who has allowed 5+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. Take the Blue Jays to win another game here. 

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jays ML