The Toronto Blue Jays are scheduled to clash with the Texas Rangers on September 18, 2024, at Globe Life Field starting at 8:05 PM under partly cloudy skies. Bowden Francis, who carries a commendable 3.496 ERA, will be pitching for the Blue Jays. Cody Bradford, with a 3.975 ERA, takes the mound for the Rangers.

In the current standings of the AL East Division, the Blue Jays sit in the 12th position with a 72-79 record, demonstrating a win percentage of 0.48. They have won 20 games against their division rivals while losing 26, ranking fifth in the division. Their recent performances show a win of 5 out of the last 10 games and their latest streak is marked by one loss. The Blue Jays have a relatively balanced home (38-37) and away (34-42) record, with a better performance during night games (40 wins) compared to day games (32 wins).

Similarly, in the AL West Division, the Rangers are in the 11th spot with an identical record of 72-79, translating to the same win percentage of 0.48. They rank third in their division with 20 wins and 23 losses. Their recent game outcomes include 4 wins from the last 10 and a current winning streak of one game. The Rangers perform better at home (42-34) versus on their travels (30-45). They also excel in night games, with 44 wins compared to 28 in day contests.

Betting enthusiasts should consider that the point spread for this game stands at -1.5, with an Over/Under set at 7.5. For moneyline bettors, the odds are -125 for the Rangers at home and +107 for the Blue Jays on the road. These odds reflect a slightly favored position for the Rangers, likely influenced by their stronger home game record and the pitching matchup for this particular game.