Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride to end the season for Toronto - we have another must-win game on our hands, and Brett Bateman is at the center of our Blue Jays vs. Rangers predictions.
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field as -135 betting favorites at BET99. Can they keep their playoff hopes alive with a win?
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Friday, Sept. 18, and build that bankroll for the weekend.
Blue Jays vs Rangers predictions
Blue Jays vs Rangers best bet: Brett Bateman 2+ H/R/RBI (-150)
It's about time I included Brett Bateman in my best bet — the No. 20 prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays has done nothing but get on base and create offense since coming over in a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Kevin Gausman. His bat-to-ball skills have been on pure display, rocking just a 15% whiff rate and .333 average across 34 games.
He comes into tonight with back-to-back multi-hit games under his belt, cashing this play in five of his last six contests. Against the struggling Kumar Rocker, whose 21% K rate leaves a lot to be desired, I expect to see him be a catalyst once more at the top of the lineup.
COVERS INTEL: Bateman owns 138 wRC+ and .828 OPS since making his MLB debut with Toronto, and is quickly becoming a matchup-proof bet. 
Blue Jays vs Rangers same-game parlay (SGP)
We all know that Dylan Cease is a strikeout artist, but the number eight looks even better considering he owns a 32% K rate across 96 plate appearances against Texas.
This includes 10 combined punchouts between Joc Pederson and Corey Seager. If this plays out, the Blue Jays should have no problem winning the first game of the series.
Blue Jays vs Rangers SGP
- Brett Bateman 2+ H/R/RBI
- Dylan Cease 8+ strikeouts
- Blue Jays moneyline
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Blue Jays vs Rangers home run pick: Kazuma Okamoto (+405)
Kazuma Okamoto is always the biggest threat to go yard in this lineup - he's got 33 homers this year and has hit three over his last six games.
His 13% barrel rate is among the best in baseball, and if Kumar Rocker misses his location with a fastball, expect Okamoto to make it fly - he owns a .502 xSLG against that specific pitch.
- Best bets: 12-11, +2.17 units
- SGPs: 5-20, +0.02 units
Blue Jays vs Rangers odds
- Moneyline: Toronto (-135) | Texas (+115)
- Run line: Toronto -1.5 (+125) | Texas +1.5 (-145)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-105) | Under 7.5 (-115)
Blue Jays vs Rangers trend
The Over is 6-0 in Cease's last six starts as a favorite. Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Rangers.
How to watch Blue Jays vs Rangers and game info
| Location | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, TSN |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Dylan Cease (11-5, 2.38 ERA) |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Kumar Rocker (5-11, 4.54 ERA) |
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