Toronto owns the pitching matchup tonight as it looks to win its seventh straight series, so I'm riding with them as part of my Blue Jays vs. Rays predictions.
The Toronto Blue Jays walk into their final game at Tropicana Field as +145 underdogs at BET99, and have a strong chance to cash against Ian Seymour.
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 20, and cash another same-game parlay, shall we?
Blue Jays vs Rays predictions
Blue Jays vs Rays best bet: Blue Jays moneyline (+145)
This is a good spot to take a shot.
The Toronto Blue Jays have all the momentum after coming just a run short of completing a seemingly insurmountable comeback following a couple of mind-numbing errors from Jesus Sanchez in left field. This type of resiliency should carry over against Tampa Bay Rays SP Ian Seymour, whom the Jays own a .325 average and .439 xSLG against across 40 at-bats.
On the other side is Shane Bieber, who's rocking a much more respectable 3.63 ERA in August after two strong starts against the New York Yankees and Houston Astros.
With the Rays owning just a .290 xwOBA over 52 plate appearances against the right-hander, I'm riding the Jays to win their seventh straight series.
I'd play this up to +120 at BET99.
COVERS INTEL: George Springer will need a big game if the Jays are going to take two of three at the Trop. He's 5-for-9 vs. Seymour with a .447 xBA and .669 xSLG, while owning an average exit velocity of 95.2 mph. That'll play.
Blue Jays vs Rays same-game parlay (SGP)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Blue Jays +1.5 has cashed for us in five straight games. I expect much of the same today.
Elsewhere, the offense has quietly come on, scoring 21 runs over its last three games while cashing this team total Over in five straight as well.
Springer has been a big part of that injection of offense — let's see him have another big game against Seymour tonight.
Blue Jays vs Rays SGP
- Blue Jays +1.5
- Blue Jays team total Over 2.5
- George Springer 2+ total bases
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Blue Jays vs Rays home run pick: Alejandro Kirk (+575)
If we're looking into homers, we might as well rock with the hottest hitter in the Blue Jays lineup.
Yes, Alejandro Kirk has 14 hits and three bombs across his eight-game hit streak, and he owns a home run alongside a .857 SLG against Seymour in his career. Let's ride with the big man one more time.
- Best bets: 4-5, +1.91 units
- SGPs: 1-7, -0.9 units
- HR picks: 0-8, -1.9 units
Blue Jays vs Rays odds
- Moneyline: Toronto (+145) | Tampa Bay (-170)
- Run line: Toronto +1.5 (-145) | Tampa Bay -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under: Over 7 (-120) | Under 7 (+100)
Blue Jays vs Rays trend
The Over is 7-0 in the Blue Jays' last seven games as a road underdog. Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Rays.
How to watch Blue Jays vs Rays and game info
| Location | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL |
| Date | Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 |
| First pitch | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | Rays.TV, Sportsnet |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Shane Bieber (4-2, 4.99 ERA) |
| Rays starting pitcher | Ian Seymour (9-3, 4.11 ERA) |
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