Rays vs Blue Jays MLB Preview (7/25/24): NRFI/YRFI Odds, Prediction & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on July 25, 2024
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Rays vs. Blue Jays MLB Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Toronto Blue Jays at 3:07 p.m. ET today at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Taj Bradley (11-2 NRFI/YRFI record) and Chris Bassitt (16-4 NRFI/YRFI record) are the starting pitchers. The NRFI odds for this game are -135, while the YRFI odds are +100. The weather forecast is clear sky with a high of 72 degrees. Get the latest MLB odds, predictions, and stats for today’s Rays vs. Blue Jays game.

Rays vs Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI odds for 7/25/24

The NRFI odds for the upcoming MLB game between the Rays and Blue Jays are -135 on DraftKings Sportsbook, indicating a 57.4% probability. The YRFI odds are +100, translating to a 50% probability. These MLB odds give bettors a clear understanding of the likelihood of runs in the first inning.

  • DraftKings: NRFI -135
  • DraftKings: YRFI +100

Rays vs Blue Jays MLB odds are subject to change.

Rays vs. Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Prediction today

One stat tells the story for today’s game: Neither pitcher allows a first-inning run. Taj Bradley has an NRFI record of 11-2, while Chris Bassitt is 16-4. Run with that consistency because it’s the only run you’ll see in the first inning today.

Rays vs Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI prediction: NRFI

Rays vs. Blue Jays Pitching Matchup for Thursday

Taj Bradley (R) (TB)StatChris Bassitt (R) (TOR)
11-2NRFI/YRFI record16-4
29.4%K%20.8%
8.5%BB%9%
1.05WHIP1.42
1.19HR/90.79

Taj Bradley has a 1.05 WHIP, 29.4 K%, 8.5 BB%, and 1.19 HR/9. Bradley’s NRFI/YRFI record is 11-2. Chris Bassitt has a 1.42 WHIP, 20.8 K%, 9 BB%, and 0.79 HR/9. Bassitt’s NRFI/YRFI record is 16-4. Both pitchers have shown varying control and strikeout abilities, impacting NRFI odds and YRFI odds.

Bradley’s away stats show a 1.32 WHIP, 19 K%, 8.6 BB%, and 1.98 HR/9. Against left-hand hitters, he has a 1.17 WHIP, 31.9 K%, 7.8 BB%, and 1.12 HR/9. Versus right-hand hitters, Bradley’s WHIP is 0.91, with 27.2 K%, 9.6 BB%, and 1.29 HR/9.

Bassitt’s home stats show a 1.48 WHIP, 21.3 K%, 8.9 BB%, and 0.86 HR/9. Against left-hand hitters, he has a 1.62 WHIP, 18.5 K%, 11.4 BB%, and 1.29 HR/9. Versus right-hand hitters, Bassitt’s WHIP is 1.23, with 24.3 K%, 7 BB%, and 0.31 HR/9.

Taj Bradley Split Stats

AwayStatHome
19%K%35.8%
8.6%BB%8.4%
1.32WHIP0.90
1.98HR/90.75
vs LeftStatvs Right
31.9%K%27.2%
7.8%BB%9.6%
1.17WHIP0.91
1.12HR/91.29

Chris Bassitt Split Stats

AwayStatHome
20.2%K%21.3%
9.2%BB%8.9%
1.35WHIP1.48
0.71HR/90.86
vs LeftStatvs Right
18.5%K%24.3%
11.4%BB%7%
1.62WHIP1.23
1.29HR/90.31

Rays vs. Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Record

  • Rays NRFI: 70.59%
  • Rays YRFI: 29.41%
  • Rays Opponent NRFI: 71.57%
  • Rays Opponent YRFI: 28.43%
  • Blue Jays NRFI: 80.20%
  • Blue Jays YRFI: 19.80%
  • Blue Jays Opponent NRFI: 76.24%
  • Blue Jays Opponent YRFI: 23.76%

All stats are pulled from Sportsdata.io

Rays Lineup vs. Chris Bassitt (R)

Richie Palacios, Brandon Lowe, and Josh Lowe have faced right-handers with varying success. Palacios has a .112 ISO and a .312 wOBA, while Brandon Lowe shows more power with a .245 ISO and a .336 wOBA. Isaac Paredes stands out with a .333 wOBA and a lower strikeout rate of 19.8%. Josh Lowe’s .299 wOBA and 31.7% K rate show potential struggles. Chris Bassitt’s season stats show a 20.8% K rate and a 9% BB rate. His WHIP stands at 1.42, and he allows 0.79 HR/9. Bassitt has a YRFI record of 16-4, suggesting early scoring opportunities. His wOBA and ISO against lefties and righties will be crucial for NRFI/YRFI odds.

Blue Jays Lineup vs. Taj Bradley (R)

George Springer, Spencer Horwitz, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lead the Blue Jays against right-handers. Springer has a .168 ISO and a .314 wOBA, while Horwitz boasts a .390 wOBA and a 15.8% BB rate. Guerrero Jr.’s .365 wOBA and .186 ISO make him a threat. Justin Turner has a .298 wOBA and a 22.2% K rate. Taj Bradley’s stats feature a 29.4% K rate and an 8.5% BB rate, with a WHIP of 1.05. His HR/9 is 1.19, and he has an NRFI record of 11-2. Bradley’s performance against left- and right-hand hitters impacts NRFI odds and YRFI odds for this matchup.

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