On September 21, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays will square off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, with the first pitch slated for 4:10 PM under conditions of light rain. Representing the Blue Jays on the pitching mound will be Yariel Rodríguez, who holds an ERA of 4.288. His counterpart from the Rays, Taj Bradley, enters the matchup with an ERA of 4.394.

In terms of the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Blue Jays currently sit in the 12th position, boasting a record of 73 wins and 81 losses – a winning percentage of .47. They are placed 5th in the division with a record of 20-27. Their recent performance shows a record of 5-5 in the last 10 games, with a current losing streak of one game. The Blue Jays have managed 38 wins at home and 35 on the road, with 33 victories in day games versus 40 in night games. To date, they have scored 647 runs and conceded 699.

The Tampa Bay Rays, on the other hand, are ranked 9th in the AL East with a record of 76-78, translating to a .49 winning percentage. They stand 3rd in the division with a 22-25 record. The Rays have a similar form in the last 10 games, holding a winning streak of two games. Their home and away records are 40-39 and 36-39 respectively, with 31 wins in day games as opposed to 45 at night. Offensively, the Rays have scored 582 runs and given up 639 runs.

Looking at the betting odds for this imminent clash, the Rays are favored with a money line of -136 against the Blue Jays’ +116. The point spread is set at -1.5, favouring the Rays, and the over/under for the game is at 7.5, indicating expectations of a relatively low-scoring affair. These details could help inform betting strategies, as both teams show similar recent forms but differ slightly in overall season performance.