Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/22

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This is a regular season game in the MLB. The game starts at 7:07 PM and can be watched on SNET.

The Rays come into this game with a record of 58-42 and sit at the top of the AL East division. They are on a two-game winning streak. The Blue Jays have a record of 46-55 and are ranked fifth in the same division. They have lost their last three games.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have been performing well on the road. In their recent game on July 21st, they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2. Nick Fortes played a key role with a home run and four RBIs, while Yandy Díaz also hit a home run with three RBIs.

The Rays’ offense has been strong this season. They have the second-best batting average in the league at .261. Their on-base percentage is .332, ranking fourth, and they have hit 103 home runs so far.

Griffin Jax is set to start for the Rays against the Blue Jays. This season, he has a record of 5-7 with a 4.08 ERA. The Rays will rely on him to keep the Blue Jays’ bats in check.

Rays vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Date: July 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline -109, Blue Jays Moneyline -111, Rays Runline -1.5 (+154), Blue Jays Runline +1.5 (-189), Total Over 8.5 (-109), Total Under 8.5 (-112)

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a tough stretch at home recently. In their last game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 21st, they lost 12-2. Kevin Gausman, the starting pitcher, struggled, giving up nine hits and four earned runs in just over three innings.

Despite their recent losses, some Blue Jays players have performed well. Ernie Clement has been consistent, maintaining a .300 batting average. George Springer also had a couple of multi-hit games in the recent series.

The Blue Jays’ batting average for the season is .242, placing them 12th in the league. They have struggled with power, ranking 21st in home runs. On the mound, Braydon Fisher will start the next game with a 3.65 ERA, hoping to lead the team to a better result against the Rays.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are set for a game. The Rays are at -109 on the moneyline, while the Blue Jays are at -111. With the Rays having a stronger batting average and on-base percentage, the pick is for the Rays to win. The projected score is Rays 5, Blue Jays 4.

The total for this game is set at 8.5. Both teams have shown solid pitching, with the Rays having a better earned run average. Given the pitching stats, the recommendation is to take the under 8.5. The projected total score is 9, but the strong pitching could keep it lower.