MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays (September 18, 2026)
The Toronto Blue Jays (76-77) face the Texas Rangers (76-77) at Globe Life Field on Friday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Dylan Cease is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Blue Jays are favored to win at -142, while the Rangers are at +118. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Blue Jays (+123) have a 77-76 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-149) hold a record of 73-80.
- The Blue Jays have a 77-71-5 O/U record this season (meaning 77 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 77-69-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (T29th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 (25th).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (11th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (14th).
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 .249 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .243 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 174 (17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 148 (27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Blue Jays have recorded 588 RBIs to rank 30th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 617 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.30 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Blue Jays have an ERA of 3.92 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded 1327 this season, ranking 10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1281.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .248 against the Rangers this season (20th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays' opponents are at .236 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 30-41-82 | 15-23-40 | 15-18-42 | 20-25-40 | 10-16-42 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Rangers | 40-48-65 | 21-24-30 | 19-24-35 | 19-26-33 | 21-22-32 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
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 | 52-64-37 | 25-31-22 | 27-33-15 | 33-32-20 | 19-32-17 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Rangers | 57-64-32 | 32-28-15 | 25-36-17 | 28-36-14 | 29-28-18 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -135 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 77-76 in Blue Jays games this season. The Rangers have a 63-90 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre when these teams last met on June 28. Nathan Lukes was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. The Rangers have now won five straight against the Blue Jays.
