Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Toronto Blue Jays will go against the Texas Rangers in MLB action at Globe Life Field, TX, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at 2:35 PM ET. On Sunday, Chris Bassitt will take the mound.
In his previous appearance against the Orioles, Bassitt was destroyed, surrendering eight runs, three of them home runs, in three innings.
The seasoned right-hander already suffered defeat in two of his last four appearances and a 4.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 7-5 record in 85 innings.
Bassitt kept the Rangers at bay in his career, recording a 3.07 ERA and a 5-2 record in 58.2 innings. In this game, the Blue Jays are wrapping up a road trip.
Before this series, they lost two of three games to the Orioles because of insufficient offense; they only scored 11 runs. However, they bounced back with a victory on Friday.
Toronto was on fire at the start of the month, but after losing two straight series, their recent record dipped to 6-4. Just one game separates the Blue Jays from a wild-card spot.
In his early career, Bo Bichette is having his greatest season. The 25-year-old shortstop has a respectable .855 OPS, a 0.319 average, 19 home runs, and 44 RBIs.
Bichette was restrained, accumulating a mediocre OPS of .698 this month. Last year, he hit .106 with five RBIs in 10 at-bats versus Texas, and on Friday, he went.1 for 4 with a double.
The Blue Jays are currently in 13th place with 4.52 runs scored on average. With a 3.91 team ERA, the pitching staff ranks sixth. T
he Blue Jays’ relief pitchers entered the game in 71 save situations with a 76.7% save percentage.
Pitchers in the Blue Jays bullpen entered the game with runners in scoring position 74 times and in high-leverage situations 76 times. This season, the Blue Jays sent 233 relievers to the mound.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 matches.
- The Toronto Blue Jays are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches against Texas.
- The total went UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 matches on the road.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Predictions 6/18/2023
The series will be introduced by Jon Gray. Gray’s last outing was canceled due to a blister.
In his most recent outing, he was outstanding, completing the entire game against the Cardinals while giving up just one run in a difficult 1-0 loss.
The Rangers ace has a sparkling 2.32 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, a 6-2 record, and 73.2 innings pitched this season with zero or one run allowed in each of his last six appearances.
Gray pitched 17.2 innings in his career versus the Jays, compiling a 3.57 ERA and a 2-0 record. Texas has not performed well lately.
Last weekend, they lost two of three games at Tampa Bay, and this week, they lost three of four home games to the rival Angels, allowing 24 runs.
They still lead the Astros by a comfortable four games. In their previous ten judgments, Texas is 3-7.
Rookie of the Year candidate Josh Jung. The 25-year-old third baseman hit 13 home runs this season, 40 RBIs and an OPS of .827. Due to the fact that he did not get enough at-bats in 2022, Jung is still regarded as a rookie.
Last season, he faced the Blue Jays three times and had one RBI. On Friday, he went hitless. The Rangers continue to lead the major leagues in scoring with an average of 6.07 runs per game.
With a team ERA of 3.77, the pitching is strong, ranking them fifth. Texas relievers entered the game in 22 opportunities for saves and recorded 12 saves.
They sent 185 bullpen relievers to the mound so far this season, and they are presently ranked 24th in MLB with a save rate of 54.5%.
Their relief pitchers entered the game 62 times with runners on base and 51 times in high-leverage situations.
- The Texas Rangers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Texas’ last 5 matches against Toronto.
- The Texas Rangers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 matches at home.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers. The MLB pick for this game is the Toronto Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays played well away from home, going 6-3 in their previous nine road games, including sweeping the Mets.
Due to the bats not being nearly as threatening, they lost seven of their last ten games. Additionally, Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt only had a few poor performances that raised his ERA.
He typically throws well into games and is dependable, allowing two runs or fewer in 10 of his last 13 outings.
With a strong 3.07 ERA and a 5-2 record versus the Rangers, he succeeded throughout his career against them. The Toronto Blue Jays will win to a predicted score of 6-4.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:35 PM ET
Location: Globe Life Field, TX
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023
TV: Bally Sports Southwest
MLB Odds: Toronto Blue Jays +105
MLB Totals: 9