The Philadelphia Phillies (46-42) and Toronto Blue Jays (46-42) meet Wednesday at 7:07 p.m. ET to play the back half of a 2-game interleague set at Rogers Center. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Toronto leads 1-0.
Philadelphia hurlers had compiled a tidy 1.80 ERA in 4 games prior to falling 6-1 at the St. Louis Cardinals Monday. The Phillies lost Tuesday’s opener 4-3 as the Blue Jays collected 14 hits in the game.
Toronto perhaps benefited from an off day Monday. The Blue Jays were reeling, having lost 4 games in a row and 9 of their previous 10 contests. Toronto was outscored 56-27 in those 10 games.
Phillies at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Ross Stripling
Wheeler (8-4, 2.46 ERA) has clocked a 1.05 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 95 IP over 16 starts.
- Coming off back-to-back 7 scoreless inning affairs against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Owns a 1.56 ERA since May 18.
- Owns a 2.73 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across the last three years (2020-22).
Stripling (4-3, 3.34 ERA) has registered a 1.16 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 67 1/3 IP. He’s made 12 starts and appeared in 8 games as a reliever.
- Dominates lefty bats (.531 OPS allowed in 2022, .661 allowed career) which is a key against a Philadelphia club that came into the week with left-handed hitters owning a robust .759 OPS against right-handed hurlers.
- His season ERA marks his best since 2018.
Phillies at Blue Jays odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 10:06 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Phillies -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Phillies -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
Exclusive USA TODAY Network offer: Deposit $10 or more, get $200 in instant bet credits at Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Place your legal, online sports bets at Tipico. Let’s make this interesting. Bet now!
Phillies at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 5, Phillies 4
Money line
The Jays batted just .176 with runners in scoring position over their losing skid (and that’s with a .200 average on balls in play) — an offensive turnaround is coming.
Philadelphia has batted just .220/.241/.323 (.564 OPS) on its current road trip. The Phillies own a .565 OPS over their last 13 road games.
TAKE TORONTO (-115).
Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW22 for 20% OFF full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 8/31/2022. Subscribe today and start winning!
Run line/Against the spread
AVOID THE MESSY JUICE: PASS.
Over/Under
Both starters look to be a bit too far over their skis with their surface ERAs. Philly has some play in its defensive numbers and fade in its offensive numbers.
TAKE THE OVER 7.5 (-130).
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick’em contests. Play now!
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]