The Detroit Tigers (2-8) and Toronto Blue Jays (7-4) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0
The Tigers lost 9-3 as +236 underdogs in the series opener Tuesday. 3B Nick Maton hit a 3-run HR in the top of the 2nd inning to give Detroit a temporary 3-0 lead.
The Blue Jays closed as -264 favorites in Tuesday’s win. C Alejandro Kirk drove in 4 runs for the Blue Jays, who have won 6 of their last 7 games.
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Tigers at Blue Jays projected starters
LHP Eduardo Rodríguez vs. RHP Kevin Gausman
Rodríguez (0-2, 6.30 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 through 10 IP.
- Went 5-5 in 17 starts in 2022 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 91 IP
- Is 5-6 with a 5.20 ERA (90 IP, 52 ER) over 16 starts and 1 relief appearance in his career vs. Toronto
Gausman (1-1, 0.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 12 IP.
- Was 12-10 in 31 starts last year with a 3.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 174 2/3 IP
- Is 2-2 with a 3.42 ERA (52 2/3 IP, 20 ER) in 9 career starts vs. Detroit
Tigers at Blue Jays odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Tigers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Blue Jays -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +2.5 (-135) | Blue Jays -2.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Tigers at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 4, Tigers 2
Moneyline
PASS.
Toronto (-275) should hand the Tigers their 6th straight loss, but it is being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.
Run line/Against the spread
BET TIGERS +2.5 (-135).
Toronto may have a letdown game after coming back from a 3-0 deficit in its sold-out home opener. Two of Toronto’s last 3 wins have been by just 1 run and Rodríguez is a capable enough pitcher to keep this game close.
The Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. left-handed starters and expecting them to win by 3 or more runs is a tough ask.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).
The Under is 18-7-1 in Toronto’s last 26 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400 and the Blue Jays’ offense may come back down to Earth after putting up 9 runs last time out.
These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under hitting in 20 of the last 26 meetings, and Wednesday’s matchup should stay Under the total once again with Gausman on the mound.
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