Rays vs. Blue Jays prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [7/23/2026]
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Rogers Centre on Thursday, beginning at 3:07 PM ET.
Shane Bieber (1-1, 5.70 ERA) will get the ball for the Blue Jays, pitting him against Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.79 ERA) for the Rays.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Blue Jays a slight edge with a 53.4% win probability over the Rays.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Rays vs. Blue Jays matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Blue Jays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Blue Jays a 53.4% chance of beating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 62.4% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 52.7% chance of going over,.
Rays vs. Blue Jays odds [7/23/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-220) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -102 |
| Total | o8.5 (+100) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Blue Jays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Blue Jays -1.5 | +180 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jays | -102 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blue Jays to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Blue Jays game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Rays at Rogers Centre is scheduled to commence at 3:07 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 3:07 PM ET/12:07PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Blue Jays, with a 53.4% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
