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Blue Jays vs. Rays Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Friday's MLB Matchup [5/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays matchup.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto bluejays are scheduled to meet in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, starting at 7:05PM ET.
Drew Rasmussen (2-4, 2.94 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, while the Blue Jays will counter with Eric Lauer (1-0, 2.25 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rays as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Toronto-Tampa Bay game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Rays' chance of winning is 54%, while the Blue Jays' is 46%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Blue Jays vs. Rays predictions page.
Rays vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Rays 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Rays a 54% chance of beating the Blue Jays.
According to our model, the Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Blue Jays vs. Rays Odds [5/23/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jays | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -138 |
| Total | o9 (+100) | u9 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blue Jays vs. Rays Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Blue Jays vs. Rays matchup is on the run line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks and MLB best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Blue Jays vs. Rays Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's MLB game between the Rays and Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to begin at 7:05PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM ET/4:05PM PT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Blue Jays vs. Rays matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jays on Friday.
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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.
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