The San Francisco Giants (44-34) and Toronto Blue Jays (43-36) open a 3-game set Tuesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since the Giants won the 2019 season series 3-1
The Giants lost 5-2 as -143 home favorites vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday. San Francisco has won 12 of its last 14 contests and is 2 1/2 games back of the Diamondbacks for the lead in the NL West.
The Blue Jays won 12-1 as -269 home favorites vs. the Oakland Athletics Sunday. Toronto has won 4 of its last 5 contests and is 4th in the AL East, 10 games behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
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Giants at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Ryan Walker vs. RHP Kevin Gausman
Walker (2-0, 1.89 ERA) makes his 4th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 19 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 1 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K as an opener in a 7-6 win vs. Diamondbacks Saturday
- Has tossed fewer than 2 innings in each of his last 6 outings and has only tossed more than 2 innings once this season
- First career start vs. Blue Jays
Gausman (7-3, 3.10 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 11.6 K/9 in 98 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-3 win at Miami Marlins Wednesday
- The Blue Jays are 6-0 in his last 6 starts
- Career vs. Giants: 0-1, 4.50 ERA (10 IP, 5 ER), 6 H, 0 HR, 8 BB, 15 K in 2 starts
Giants 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 2:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Blue Jays -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-145) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Giants at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 4, Giants 2
Moneyline
TORONTO (-165) should win its 7th straight game with Gausman starting, especially considering the advantage it will have at starting pitcher with the former Giants player on the mound. I expect this line to increase closer to first pitch, so if you like Toronto, I would bet it now to beat the closing line.
The Blue Jays’ run line is also an option for those who would like to wager less for a higher payout.
Run line/Against the spread
Toronto is 4-0 in its last 4 home games vs. teams with a winning record, and its last 4 wins overall have been by multiple runs. The Giants’ last 3 losses have been by 3 or more runs and they should struggle to keep it close with their disadvantage at starting pitcher.
LEAN BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+120).
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Over/Under
The Under is 4-1 in San Francisco’s last 5 interleague road games and 4-1-1 in Toronto’s last 6 interleague matchups at home.
The Under has gone 5-2-1 in Toronto’s last 8 home games vs. teams with a winning record and should hit again Tuesday with Gausman on the mound.
BET UNDER 8 (+100).
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