Monday’s MLB slate features six games, including an AL East showdown between the reigning AL pennant-winning Toronto Blue Jays (18-22) and the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays (26-13) at Rogers Centre.
These two teams met a week ago in Tampa, where the Rays swept their division rivals out of Florida. Not only did Tampa Bay earn the sweep, but both starting pitchers scheduled to take the mound Monday night also faced each other in that series.
Drew Rasmussen is set to start for the Rays, while veteran Kevin Gausman gets the nod for Toronto. The two right-handers squared off on May 5 and each pitched six strong innings to keep their teams in the game, though neither factored into the decision in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 win.
Both teams enter Monday night coming off series victories, but the Blue Jays are still searching for consistency, while the Rays own the best record in the American League and have won 14 of their last 16 games.
Rays vs. Blue Jays Current Odds
Despite coming off a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday and being swept by the Rays last week, the Blue Jays are listed as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Monday night’s series opener:
- Moneyline: Blue Jays -125, Rays +105
- Run Line: Blue Jays -1.5 (+170), Rays +1.5 (-200)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+110), Under 7.5 (-130)
Rays vs. Blue Jays Picks & Predictions for May 11
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s Stats Hub offers unique insights into player and team trends to help players make more informed wagers. Sign up today to see where the Rays and Blue Jays are trending, including these two notable picks for Monday night’s matchup:
Rays vs. Blue Jays Best Bet: Drew Rasmussen Over 4.5 Strikeouts
Rays starter Drew Rasmussen isn’t among the MLB leaders in strikeouts, but the right-hander has been highly effective through his first seven starts. He owns a 2.95 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 36.2 innings pitched.
Rasmussen also carries a 25.2% strikeout rate and is averaging roughly 5.3 strikeouts per start. He has gone over 4.5 strikeouts in five of his seven starts this season, including each of his last three outings.
- Rays vs. Blue Jays Player Prop Pick for May 11: Drew Rasmussen Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-115)
Rays vs. Blue Jays Best Bet: Kazuma Okamoto Over 0.5 RBIs
Kazuma Okamoto was one of the most intriguing international signings of the offseason after arriving from Japan’s NPB and joining the Blue Jays on a multi-year deal. While his rookie MLB campaign has been inconsistent overall, the 29-year-old appears to be finding his rhythm at the plate.
Okamoto is slashing .343/.425/.829 with a 1.254 OPS in May and is tied for the MLB lead with five home runs this month. His 11 RBIs rank third in baseball entering Monday, and he has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his nine games this month, including each of his last three.
With Okamoto swinging one of the hottest bats in baseball right now, plus-money odds on his RBI prop offer intriguing value.
- Rays vs. Blue Jays Player Prop Pick for May 11: Kazuma Okamoto Over 0.5 RBIs (+170)
Rays vs. Blue Jays Betting Splits
The Rays’ recent dominance has generated heavy interest in baseball betting markets. Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet:
- The Rays are heavily backed on the moneyline with 88.5% of bets and 78.4% of the handle.
- The run line also favors Tampa Bay, drawing 74.8% of bets and 85.9% of the handle.
- The Under is the preferred total play, attracting 63.4% of bets and 62.7% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TB-TOR
The Rays and Blue Jays feature several hitters near the top of MLB offensive leaderboards, making player prop markets especially appealing for this matchup:
- Kazuma Okamoto – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Junior Caminero – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Kazuma Okamoto – Hits Over 0.5
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Hits Over 0.5
- Yandy Díaz – Hits Over 0.5
Rays vs. Blue Jays Game Info
- 📍 Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 📅 Date: Monday, May 11
- ⏰ First Pitch: 7:07 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Rays: Drew Rasmussen
- Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman
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