[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]
The Cleveland Guardians (43-23) and Toronto Blue Jays (33-35) meet Friday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Cleveland won 4-3 last season
Cleveland lost 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday while failing to cover as a -102 road favorite. Wednesday’s loss ended a 3-game win streak for the Guardians, who are 3-2 during this road trip that ends with this series.
Toronto lost 5-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday while failing to cover as a +113 road underdog. The Blue Jays have dropped 2 of their last 3, but enter on a 2-game home win streak.
Guardians at Blue Jays projected starters
LHP Logan Allen vs. RHP Kevin Gausman
Allen (6-3, 5.57 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 64 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 3-2 loss at the Miami Marlins Friday
- Career vs. Toronto: 0-2, 6.00 ERA (9 IP, 6 ER), 10 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 2 starts
Gausman (5-4, 4.00 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 69 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 9 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 10 K in a 7-0 win at the Oakland A’s Saturday
- Career vs. Cleveland: 4-4, 2.66 ERA (47 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.10 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 8 appearances (7 starts)
Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers Draft Prep and full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning!
Guardians at Blue Jays odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Guardians +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Blue Jays -136 (bet $136 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-192) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+158)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)
[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]
Guardians at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Guardians 4, Blue Jays 2
Moneyline
BET GUARDIANS (+116).
Cleveland is 3-1 in its last 4 road games while Toronto is only 2-2 in its last 4 home outings. The Guardians are also 3-1 in their last 4 matchups vs. Toronto, being 6-4 in the last 10. Cleveland is 4-2 in its last 6 meetings with the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I fully expect the Guardians to cover here as +1.5 (-192) underdogs, but the line is far too risky to bet on. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-128).
The Under has hit in back-to-back games for Cleveland and is 7-3 in its last 10 overall. For Toronto, the Under is 4-1-1 in its last 6 road games. The Under has also hit in 7 of the last 10 Cleveland-Toronto matchups.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow @payton_shanks on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]