Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Springer is heating up at the plate, and a matchup against Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax has me believing that his hot play continues tonight.
Read on to see why with my Rays vs. Blue Jays predictions and MLB Picks on Wednesday, May 13.
Rays vs Blue Jays predictions
Rays vs Blue Jays best bet: George Springer Over 1.5 total bases (+115)
We’re starting to see signs of last year’s George Springer coming to life in 2026.
The Toronto Blue Jays DH has five hits in his last four games, averaging 1.5 bases per game in that stretch, going Over the number in two of his last three outings.
If he’s getting back to his 2025 self, that would make today a plus-pitching matchup with Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax on the mound.
Jax throws the sweeper to righties more than any other pitch in his arsenal. Last season, Springer had a .343 average against the sweeper.
Additionally, Springer is 3-for-5 against Jax in his career with a pair of home runs.
COVERS INTEL: Jax ranks in the 26th percentile with a 4.87 xERA this season.
Rays vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
Ernie Clement seems to be heating up again with eight hits in his last four games. It’s also a good matchup with a sweeper-tosser on the mound, as Clement owns a .385 against the pitch. He’s also 1-for-4 against Jax lifetime.
For the final leg of my SGP, I’ll add Jax to go Under 3.5 strikeouts.
Firstly, the Jays have the lowest strikeout rate in baseball. Additionally, Jax isn’t stretched out enough to go deep, topping out at 59 pitches this season. Fewer batters means less opportunity for Ks.
Rays vs Blue Jays SGP
- George Springer Over 1.5 total bases
- Ernie Clement Over 0.5 hits
- Griffin Jax Under 3.5 strikeouts
Rays vs Blue Jays home run pick: George Springer (+425)
I’m making this a half-unit wager
Jax owns a 57.7% ground-ball rate, ranking in the 95th percentile. This has led to just two homers against him this season.
However, Jax does give up hard contact, ranking in the 16th percentile in baseball. So if Someone gets lift on the ball, it could find the seats.
The one player in the Jays lineup who has done this in the past is Springer. He has two home runs in just five career at-bats against Jax.
Additionally, the Rays bullpen boasts the eighth-highest HR/9 in MLB.
- Best bets: 17-24, -3.6 units
- SGPs: 8-33, +0.7 units
- HR picks: 8-33, +6.65 units
Rays vs Blue Jays odds
- Moneyline: Rays +110 | Blue Jays -130
- Run line: Rays +1.5 (-160) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under: Over 9 (-105) | Under 9 (-115)
Rays vs Blue Jays trend
The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Rays vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch Rays vs Blue Jays and game info
| Location | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:07 p.m. ET |
| TV | Rays.TV, Sportsnet 1 |
| Rays starting pitcher | Griffin Jax (1-2, 5.00 ERA) |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Dylan Cease (3-1, 2.58 ERA) |
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