The Atlanta Braves (25-14) and Toronto Blue Jays (23-16) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 1:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-0
The Braves lost 5-2 as +109 underdogs at the Blue Jays Saturday. Atlanta has lost 3 straight games for the 1st time since dropping 4 straight from April 19-23.
The Blue Jays closed as -118 home favorites in Saturday’s win. Toronto has won back-to-back games after getting swept in a 2-game series at the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Braves at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Collin McHugh vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi
McHugh (1-0, 3.38 ERA) makes his 1st start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 through 13 1/3 innings.
- Last outing: No-decision, 1 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K in a relief appearance in a 5-2 loss vs. Boston Red Sox Wednesday
- Career vs. Blue Jays: 2-2, 2.70 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 40 H, 6 HR, 9 BB, 49 K in 6 starts and 7 relief appearances
Kikuchi (5-0, 3.35 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 37 2/3 innings.
- Last outing: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 10-1 win at Pittsburgh Pirates last Sunday
- First career start vs. Braves
Braves 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 10:24 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+140) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 5, Braves 4
Moneyline
BET BLUE JAYS (-110).
The Blue Jays have won back-to-back games after dropping 7 of 10. Toronto has been playing up to the level of its competition lately and is 10-1 in its last 11 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600. Kikuchi is on pace to have the best season of his career and the Blue Jays are 6-1 in his starts this year.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
Toronto +1.5 (-165) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Blue Jays should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 9.5 (-120).
The Under is 4-1 in Atlanta’s last 5 games and 10-1-1 in Toronto’s last 12 at home vs. right-handed starters.
The Under has hit in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600 and should cash again Sunday with Kikuchi on the mound for the Blue Jays.
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