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MLB Player Props Bet Advice: Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays

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Blue Jays open 3-game series with the Rangers

By Data Skrive

Jul 26, 2024, 04:01 am

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Texas Rangers (51-52, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (46-56, fifth in the AL East)

Toronto; Friday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Andrew Heaney (4-10, 3.60 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Yusei Kikuchi (4-9, 4.54 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 125 strikeouts)

LINE Blue Jays -126, Rangers +106; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Toronto has a 23-28 record in home games and a 46-56 record overall. The Blue Jays have a 15-7 record in games when they did not allow a home run.

Texas is 22-29 on the road and 51-52 overall. The Rangers have hit 109 total home runs to rank ninth in the AL.

Friday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has 21 doubles and 18 home runs while hitting .296 for the Blue Jays. George Springer is 10-for-39 with a double, a triple, and three home runs over the last 10 games. Corey Seager leads Texas with 19 home runs while slugging .478. Marcus Semien is 13-for-36 with three home runs and three RBI over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jays: 4-6, .236 batting average, 6.33 ERA, outscored by 25 runs. Rangers: 7-3, .206 batting average, 3.46 ERA, even run differential.

INJURIES: Blue Jays: Bo Bichette: 10-Day IL (calf), Isiah Kiner-Falefa: 10-Day IL (knee), Jordan Romano: 15-Day IL (elbow), Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (elbow). Rangers: Cole Winn: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Carter: 10-Day IL (lumbar), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (back), Austin Pruitt: 60-Day IL (knee), Joshua Jung: 60-Day IL (wrist), Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jacob deGrom: 60-Day IL (elbow), Carson Coleman: 60-Day IL (elbow).

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Player Prop Odds:

- Batter Doubles: 0.5, Over: +310

- Batter Hits: 1.5, Over: +270

- Batter RBIs: 0.5, Over: +155

- Batter Runs Scored: 0.5, Over: -120

- Batter Singles: 0.5, Over: +100

- Batter Total Bases: 1.5, Over: +120

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Player Analysis: Wyatt Langford

Wyatt Langford has been a consistent presence in the Rangers' lineup this season, displaying a solid blend of power and contact hitting. With an average hovering around .270, Langford has shown his ability to get on base and drive in runs. His plate discipline has been noteworthy, drawing walks and minimizing strikeouts which underscores his reliability in clutch situations.

Langford's recent form suggests he can be a pivotal player in tonight's game. Over the last 10 games, he has maintained a solid batting average and contributed significantly to the team's offensive output. Given his current form and the prop odds, betting on Langford to exceed 1.5 total bases (+120) seems like a promising wager.

Opposing Analysis: Yusei Kikuchi

Yusei Kikuchi has had a rollercoaster season with the Blue Jays. His 4-9 record and 4.54 ERA indicate struggles, particularly with consistency. However, Kikuchi's strikeout numbers (125 in 111.0 innings) show his ability to dominate when he's on his game. The key for Langford will be to capitalize on Kikuchi's occasional lapses in control. Kikuchi has given up 16 home runs this season, suggesting that there are opportunities for hitters to exploit mistakes.

Pitching Probables:

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Andrew Heaney (TEX)	4-10	3.60	1.24	100.0	95	101	29	14
Yusei Kikuchi (TOR)	4-9	4.54	1.31	111.0	117	125	28	16

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Team Previews:

The Texas Rangers have had a mixed season, currently sitting at 51-52. Their offensive stats show a team that can hit for power, with 109 home runs to rank ninth in the AL. However, their .235 team batting average suggests inconsistency at the plate. On the pitching side, the Rangers have a combined ERA of 4.54, indicating struggles in keeping opponents' runs down.

The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, have faced similar issues. With a 46-56 record, they have shown moments of brilliance but have been hampered by inconsistency. Their team ERA of 3.97 is respectable, but their offensive production has been underwhelming with a .240 batting average. Injuries to key players like Bo Bichette and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have also played a role in their struggles.

Team Injuries:

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Bo Bichette	SS	Thu, Jul 25	Calf	10-Day IL
Isiah Kiner-Falefa	2B	Thu, Jul 25	Knee	10-Day IL
Jordan Romano	RP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	15-Day IL
Alek Manoah	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	15-Day IL
Cole Winn	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Shoulder	60-Day IL
Evan Carter	OF	Thu, Jul 25	Lumbar	10-Day IL
Cody Bradford	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Back	60-Day IL
Austin Pruitt	RP	Thu, Jul 25	Knee	60-Day IL
Joshua Jung	3B	Thu, Jul 25	Wrist	60-Day IL
Tyler Mahle	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	60-Day IL
Jacob deGrom	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	60-Day IL
Carson Coleman	RP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	60-Day IL

Recent Games:

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L
Fri, Jul 19	vs Baltimore	L 9-1	L
Sat, Jul 20	vs Baltimore	L 8-4	L
Sun, Jul 21	vs Baltimore	W 3-2	W
Mon, Jul 22	vs Chicago	W 4-3 F/10	W
Tue, Jul 23	vs Chicago	W 3-2	W
Wed, Jul 24	vs Chicago	W 10-2	W
Thu, Jul 25	vs Chicago	W 2-1	W

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