Blue Jays vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 16

Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Rogers Centre against Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers. First pitch is at 3:07 p.m. ET for the second game of a three-game series. The Blue Jays are favored in this one, at -179, while the underdog Rangers have +149 odds to win. Toronto (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The over/under is 8.5 runs for the game.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Blue Jays-Rangers game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Blue Jays vs. Rangers Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:07 p.m. ET
• Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
• How to watch on TV: SNET and RSN

Blue Jays vs. Rangers Prediction

• Score Prediction: Blue Jays 4, Rangers 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Blue Jays 54%, Rangers 46%

Blue Jays vs. Rangers Betting Insights

• The Blue Jays have won 32, or 58.2%, of the 55 games they've played as favorites this season.
• This season Toronto has won nine of its 11 games, or 81.8%, when favored by at least -179 on the moneyline.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 64.2% chance to win.
• The Rangers have been underdogs in 60 games this season and have come away with the win 21 times (35%) in those contests.
• This season, Texas has been a moneyline underdog of -179 or longer three times, losing every contest.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 40.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Blue Jays Recent Betting Performance

• The Blue Jays were the moneyline favorite in five of their last 10 games, and they went 4-1 in those matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Blue Jays and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total six times.
• The Blue Jays have put together a 7-3-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Blue Jays Recent Stats

Blue Jays Player Insights

• The Blue Jays leader in both batting average and home runs is Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who comes into the contest hitting .300 and has left the yard 20 times while driving in 67 runs this season.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Guerrero's home run total places him 42nd, and his RBI tally puts him 38th.
• Guerrero takes a hitting streak of five games into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .444 with three doubles, two home runs, a walk and five RBIs.
• Bo Bichette has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 79 RBI.
• Bichette ranks 75th in home runs and 14th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
• Ernie Clement has 23 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 21 walks while batting .280.
• Alejandro Kirk is batting .296 with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 33 walks.

Blue Jays Team Props

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• The Rangers have played as underdogs in four of their past 10 games and won one of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Rangers and their opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Rangers have three wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Rangers Recent Stats

Rangers Player Insights

• Marcus Semien is hitting .223 with 15 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 48 walks.
• Among all batters in the majors, Semien's home run total is 101st and his RBI tally ranks 61st.
• Corey Seager's 17 home runs pace his team.
• Seager is 67th in home runs and 146th in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
• Josh Smith paces the Rangers with a team-best batting average of .267.
• Wyatt Langford is hitting .240 with 17 doubles, 16 home runs and 48 walks.

Rangers Team Props

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