Blue Jays vs. Rays picks and odds: Take the value with Tampa Bay striking first

Toronto Blue Jays are looking to grab a two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Blue Jays are taking the risk with Tampa Bay striking first.

Rays are favored to score first in Blue Jays vs. Rays. Blue Jay's have struck first four of their past five games.

Jalen Beeks is Tampa Bay's opening pitcher. He has a 2.36 ERA this season. Beek's opponents are just 1-for-16 against him in the first inning. The Rays only had one hit and zero runs prior to the ninth inning on Tuesday.

Blue Jays have an encouraging history against Ryan Yarbrough. Yarbrough has allowed a .473 SLG in 214 plate appearances against this lineup.

Blue Jays are favored by 139 points over Tampa Bay. Yesterday's game was a low scoring affair. The Jays have cleared the line in 10 of their past 13 games.

Blue Jays and Rays are playing each other on Sunday. Tampa Bay is the favorite.