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"Blue Jays Fan’s Guide to Surviving This Game: Bring a Pillow for the Rays’ Nap"

The Toronto Blue Jays (-111 moneyline) are here to remind everyone why they’re five games up in the AL East, while the Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5 run line +149) will attempt to play baseball as if it’s 2019. Let’s break it down with the precision of a radar gun aimed at a toddler’s face.

Pitcher Face-Off:
Jose Berrios (3.99 ERA) takes the mound for Toronto, which is about as stressful as watching a golden retriever learn to fetch. Opposing him is Ryan Pepiot (3.59 ERA), who’s somehow allowed 26 home runs this season—proof that even a broken clock looks good next to a fidget spinner.

Why the Jays Will Win (Per the Math and Our Feelings):
- The Jays are the 4th-best offense in MLB over 30 days. That’s baseball’s version of a cheat code.
- George Springer, their “featured entertainment,” is a +339 prop bet to homer. He’s already hit 29 this year and homered five times in two weeks. If Springer doesn’t go deep, the Rays should check their popcorn for spies.
- Implied probability of a Blue Jays win? Let’s do the math: -111 moneyline → 47.6% chance to win. Not great odds for a team with a five-game lead, but hey, math is math.

Prop Bet Pick of the Day:
George Springer Over 0.5 Home Runs (+339). If he doesn’t, we’re all moving to Tampa to apologize for the humidity.

Final Score Prediction:
Toronto 5, Tampa Bay 2. The Rays will hit a solo shot in the 9th inning, and everyone in the stands will cheer… then immediately forget about it.

Postgame Activity:
Fans of the Rays are encouraged to rewatch the 2020 World Series highlights to remember what “relevant” feels like. Blue Jays fans? Go nap. You’ve earned it.

Created: Sept. 17, 2025, 6 a.m. GMT