MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays (August 18, 2026)
The Toronto Blue Jays (61-65) face the Tampa Bay Rays (75-49) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jose Soriano is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Nick Martinez is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -156, while the Blue Jays are at +129. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Blue Jays (-186) have a 64-62 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+153) hold a record of 71-53.
- The Blue Jays have a 62-60-4 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 60 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 56-64-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +0.7 more at 4.6 runs (12th).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (13th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (8th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Blue Jays are at .242 (ranking 18th in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .261 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 132 (21st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 116 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Blue Jays have recorded 470 RBIs to rank 30th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 539 RBIs to rank 16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.78 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Blue Jays have an ERA of 3.95 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded 1099 this season, ranking 9th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 1015.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Rays this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays' opponents are at .239 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 22-35-69 | 11-20-35 | 11-15-34 | 15-21-32 | 7-14-37 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Rays | 30-25-69 | 15-11-37 | 15-14-32 | 22-19-42 | 8-6-27 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 40-53-33 | 20-27-19 | 20-26-14 | 25-26-17 | 15-27-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Rays | 48-39-37 | 24-19-20 | 24-20-17 | 37-27-19 | 11-12-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 66-60 in Blue Jays games this season. The Rays have a 65-59 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Blue Jays recorded a 3-1 victory over the Rays at Rogers Centre when these teams last met on July 23. George Springer went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. That result snapped the Rays' three-game winning streak against the Blue Jays.
