Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick 9/11/23
Date: Monday, September 11th, 7:07 ET
Location: Rogers Centre
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Rangers +124/Blue Jays -149
Total Line: 9
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rangers on Monday, September 11th at Rogers Centre. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | +124 | +1.5 | O 9 (-109) |
| TOR | -149 | -1.5 | U 9 (-112) |
Rangers vs. Blue Jays Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 1 | 2B |
| Corey Seager | 2 | SS |
| Nathaniel Lowe | 3 | 1B |
| Mitch Garver | 4 | DH |
| Jonah Heim | 5 | C |
| Ezequiel Duran | 6 | 3B |
| Robbie Grossman | 7 | LF |
| Evan Carter | 8 | RF |
| Leody Taveras | 9 | CF |
| Dane Dunning | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer | 1 | RF |
| Bo Bichette | 2 | SS |
| Brandon Belt | 3 | DH |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 4 | 1B |
| Davis Schneider | 5 | 3B |
| Whit Merrifield | 6 | 2B |
| Daulton Varsho | 7 | LF |
| Alejandro Kirk | 8 | C |
| Kevin Kiermaier | 9 | CF |
| Chris Bassitt | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Texas Rangers: 78-64 SU / OU 73-63 / Runline 74-68
On a record of 78-64, the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they are three games out of the division lead. Against the Blue Jays, they will be seeking their 3rd straight win. On the road, they have a record of 33-34 while going 45-30 at home. Texas’ overall series record is 25-18-2.
- The Rangers have covered the runline in 52.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.0
- The Rangers have been favored in 69.0% of their games and have runline records of 41-34 and 33-34 at home and on the road, respectively
- The over has hit in 54% of the Rangers’ 142 games at 73-63.
On a record of 80-63, the Blue Jays are 3rd in the AL East. Currently, they are 10.5 games out of the division lead. Against the Rangers, they will be seeking their 4th straight win. On the road, they have a record of 42-33 while going 38-30 at home. Toronto’s overall series record is 26-17-2.
- The Blue Jays have covered the runline in two straight games and have a season-long run margin of 0.6.
- The Blue Jays have been favored in 75.5% of their games and have runline records of 30-38 and 36-39 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Blue Jays have an over/under record of just 60-78.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | 30 | 21 | 146 | 9-6 | 3.88 | 1.27 | 19 |
Dane Dunning heads into the game with an overall record of 9-6 and an ERA of 3.88. In his 16 appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 3.63 and record of 3-4. At home, he has put together a mark of 6-2 and ERA of 4.50. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.27, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .250. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .404.
During Dane Dunning’s last game, he pitched for 5 1/3 innings. The Rangers went on to lose to the Astros by a score of 14-1. Dunning earned a no-decision, allowing nine runs on 11 hits.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | 29 | 29 | 173 | 14-7 | 3.69 | 1.18 | 25 |
Today will be Chris Bassitt’s 30th appearance this season, and he has an overall record of 14-7. His current ERA stands at 3.69 and OBP allowed of .293. So far, he struckout 158 batters and has a WHIP of 1.18. On the road, his ERA is 6.50 compared to 3.13 at home.
The Blue Jays picked up a win the last time Chris Bassitt took the mound, taking down the Athletics by a score of 7-1. In eight innings of work, he allowed seven hits and one earned run while adding a W to his record.
Rangers vs. Blue Jays Offense Outlook
The Rangers have played 142 games and are currently ranked 3rd in the league, averaging 5.5 runs per game. Texas ranks 6th in home runs, (200) and have a collective batting average of .266, including .252 on the road and .268 at home.
Texas Rangers Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | .281 | .351 | .475 | 87 | 24 | 14 |
| Adolis García | .244 | .322 | .494 | 100 | 34 | 8 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | .279 | .375 | .435 | 74 | 15 | 1 |
Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | .550 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1.325 |
| Corey Seager | .163 | 3 | 3 | 2 | .550 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | .396 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .396 |
| Mitch Garver | .396 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .479 |
| Robbie Grossman | .062 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .125 |
Through 143 games the Blue Jays are 15th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. In terms of home runs, Toronto is 15th having gone deep 166 times. Their batting average leading up to today’s game is .260, including .257 on the road and .250 at home.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Hitting Stats
| Team | Games | Runs | HR | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 143 | 4.6 (15th) | 166 (15th) | .260 (5th) | .333 (4th) | .333 (4th) |
Toronto Blue Jays Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | .250 | 4 | 3 | 2 | .625 |
| Davis Schneider | .375 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | .250 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | .188 | 3 | 3 | 0 | .250 |
| Cavan Biggio | .312 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .438 |
Free MLB Pick
Take the Jays -134
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