Blue Jays at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
Its Wednesday, May 28 and the Blue Jays (26-28) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-29). Eric Lauer is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Tyler Mahle for Texas.
The Rangers leveled the series 1-1 with a 2-0 win over the Blue Jays yesterday. Rangers pitcher Nate Eovaldi left the game after the second inning with tricep fatigue. Rangers took precautionary measures, and Eovaldi is not expected to miss a start.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Rangers
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 8:05PM EST
Site: Globe Life Field
City: Arlington, TX
Network/Streaming: Rangers Sports Network, Victory+, SN1
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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Rangers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
Moneyline: Blue Jays (+111), Rangers (-131)
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Rangers
Pitching matchup for May 28, 2025: Eric Lauer vs. Tyler Mahle
Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (1-1, 3.31 ERA)
Last outing (Tampa Bay Rays, 5/25): 3.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsRangers: Tyler Mahle, (5-2, 1.80 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/23): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (1-1, 3.31 ERA)
Last outing (Tampa Bay Rays, 5/25): 3.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Rangers: Tyler Mahle, (5-2, 1.80 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/23): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Rangers
The Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
The Blue Jays' last 4 versus the Rangers have stayed under the Total
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Blue Jays and the Rangers
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Blue Jays and the Rangers:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.
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