Free MLB Playoff Prediction: Rangers vs Blue Jays
Major League Baseball betting sees the Texas Rangers taking on the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday October 14th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario in Game 5 of the ALDS. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all MLB season long so stay tuned for more FREE MLB baseball predictions.
MLB Playoffs: ALDS Game 5
Texas Rangers (2-2) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (2-2)
Date: Wednesday October 14
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Rogers Centre – Toronto, Ontario
MLB Betting Lines: Toronto -181, Texas +166
MLB Betting Total: 8
Probable Pitchers: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (7-1, 3.57) vs. Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (4-0, 2.12)
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The Jays took two in Texas to force a deciding game five at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday.
They certainly look to be rounding into form and have the advantage heading into the game.
It will be up to veteran Cole Hamels to stymie them for Texas.
Texas Rangers
The Rangers are in trouble, not only did they lose two games over the weekend but they let the jays get their swagger back.
Playing at home in game 3 and 4 the Rangers did not put up all that much of a fight as they looked to close out the series. Their starting pitching especially wasn’t up to snuff.
In a win or go home game the Rangers have elected to go with lefty Cole Hamels, who started in game two.
The choice is curious given how righty Yovani Gallardo has pitched really well against the Jays this season, and as a righty seems to be more able to control their lineup.
I guess postseason experience trumps that but the oddsmakers don’t seem to be giving Texas much of a shot.
Toronto Blue Jays
When the Jays are rolling they are hard to stop. After a couple of lackluster games to start the series they are now tied up and heading for home, one of the better home field advantages in the Majors right now.
In the last game the Jays went yard three times and even though there has been heated debate about what pitchers were used and when the game was essentially over when they went up 7-1.
Heading back home they need to keep the same approach. The more runs they score the more heat they keep off young Marcus Stroman, who will be getting his close up in this one.
Stroman has been the best Jays pitcher over the last month of the season. The only reason to worry is if he can’t corral his emotions as he is an excitable guy. Tune in because you are going to love this kid.
MLB Betting Trends:
- Over is 6-1-2 in TOR last 9 overall.
- Over is 18-7-1 in TOR last 26 road games.
- Over is 16-7 in TOR last 23 on grass.
- TEX are 27-11 in their last 38 home games.
- Over is 14-6-2 in TEX last 22 on grass.
- TEX are 9-4 in their last 13 Mon. games.
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It is interesting that the Jays are heavy favourites against one of the better playoff pitchers in baseball. You might want to pay attention Texas.
MLB Baseball Free Score Prediction: Toronto 6 – Texas 2
Look for the Jays to pounce on Hamels early in this one and then coast into the next round.
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