Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/18/25

I expect the Toronto Blue Jays to win by multiple runs over the Tampa Bay Rays when the teams face off Thursday afternoon. Toronto is set to start veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt in this game as he looks to make his 32nd appearance of the season. Bassitt has been a model of consistency and health for Toronto and has served a crucial role on this first-place team. Across his 166 innings of work his 3.90 ERA has been a steady presence, and he is my preferred starting pitcher in this matchup.

Shane Baz is certainly a talented starting pitcher, and someone I am not opposed to betting on when he is on the road. He has been a different pitcher in his new home park, however, and I am looking to take advantage of those splits today by backing the Blue Jay offense. Baz has a 6.28 ERA in his 77.1 innings at home this season as the Rays are playing their home games in a minor league park. Toronto bats should benefit from their park upgrade, and I expect them to roll in this spot.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays prediction: Toronto -1.5 (+135) available at time of publishing. Playable at +130 odds.