Blue Jays vs Rays betting preview: Why Tampa Bay at -130 is the play despite Kevin Gausman on the mound
The Tampa Bay Rays are favored at -130 against the Toronto Blue Jays despite Kevin Gausman starting for Toronto, as Rays hitters have historically performed well against him. Gausman has a 3.10 ERA this season but has struggled in road starts, allowing nine earned runs in 16.2 innings. The Rays, with a 22-12 record and strong home performance, are one of the best teams in baseball this season.
- ▪The Tampa Bay Rays are 22-12 on the season with a 12-4 record at home.
- ▪Rays hitters are batting .351 against Kevin Gausman in 74 career at-bats.
- ▪Gausman has a 3.10 ERA and 0.96 WHIP this season but has allowed nine earned runs in 16.2 innings over three road starts.
- ▪The Blue Jays are three games under .500 and struggling to keep pace in a tough division.
- ▪Tampa Bay's pitching staff has a 3.67 ERA and 1.20 WHIP as a team.
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Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays vs Rays betting preview: Why Tampa Bay at -130 is the play despite Kevin Gausman on the mound Rays hitters are batting .351 against Gausman in 74 career at-bats heading into the matchup By David Troy Fox News Published May 5, 2026 12:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Worst Ballpark Food Ever? Toronto’s Blue Garlic Mayo Fries Are INSANE🤢 | The Ricky Cobb Show Is this a ballpark snack or a dare from a mad scientist? 🎡🍟 We’re diving into the most controversial menu item of the 2026 MLB season: The Toronto Blue Jays' Cotton Candy Fries. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It hasn't been a great stretch of baseball for me over the past few days.
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