Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/13

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Toronto Blue Jays for an MLB regular season game. The Rays hold a record of 28-13 and are first in the AL East. They are on a winning streak of three games and have won nine of their last ten games.

The Blue Jays have a record of 18-24, placing them fourth in the AL East. They are on a three-game losing streak and have struggled, winning only three of their last ten games. The game will be held at the Rogers Centre, with a scheduled start time of 7:07 PM.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have shown strong form in recent games. They secured victories in four of their last five games. Their most recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays ended in a 7-6 win, with Shane McClanahan delivering a strong performance on the mound.

In terms of batting, the Rays rank third in batting average this season with a .258 mark. Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero are key players, both contributing with home runs and RBIs. Aranda leads the team with a .283 average and 33 RBIs.

On the pitching side, the Rays have a solid earned run average of 3.51, which ranks fifth. They are also second in the league for batting average against, holding opponents to a .216 average. Griffin Jax is set to start the next game, bringing a 5.00 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season.

Rays vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline +139, Blue Jays Moneyline -165

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to bounce back after recent losses. They lost three games in a row, with the latest being a close 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Patrick Corbin started that game, allowing three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Hitting has been inconsistent for the Blue Jays. In their last five games, they managed only one game with more than six hits. Kazuma Okamoto has been a bright spot, leading the team with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs.

Dylan Cease is set to start the next game. He has a strong record with a 3-1 win-loss and a 2.58 ERA. The team will rely on his pitching to try to secure a win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Blue Jays are favored to win with a moneyline of -165. The Rays are at +139. The Blue Jays have a stronger pitching lineup, with a team ERA of 3.51, ranked 5th. The Rays have a higher batting average at .258, but the Blue Jays’ pitching edge makes them the pick. The projected score is Blue Jays 5, Rays 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Blue Jays have a better pitching staff, holding opponents to a .216 batting average. The Rays’ pitching has an ERA of 4.19. Both teams have moderate hitting power, suggesting a lower scoring game. The pick is under 7.5 runs, with a projected total of 8 runs.