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The Toronto Blue Jays (16-20) and Philadelphia Phillies (26-11) finish a 2-game series on Wednesday. First pitch from Citizens Bank park is set for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0
Philadelphia picked up the 10-1 win in Tuesday’s series opener while covering as a -112 home favorite. 1B Bryce Harper (grand slam) and 3B Kody Clemens each had 4 RBIs and LHP Cristopher Sanchez earned the win with 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB and 5 K.
Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios picked up the loss, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing 7 H, 8 ER with 2 BB and 7 K.
Blue Jays at Phillies projected starters
RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Aaron Nola
Bassitt (2-5, 5.45 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 36 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K in a 6-1 loss vs. the Kansas City Royals last Wednesday
- Career vs. Philadelphia: 3-0, 1.59 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 18 H, 6 BB, 20 K in 4 starts
Nola (4-1, 3.32 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 43 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K in a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Friday
- Career vs. Toronto: 2-2, 5.29 ERA (32 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 31 H, 17 BB, 41 K in 6 starts
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Blue Jays at Phillies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Phillies -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-160) | Phillies -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Blue Jays at Phillies picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 5, Blue Jays 4
Moneyline
BET PHILLIES (-155).
Philadelphia has won 7 consecutive games and is 9-1 in its last 10 games while the Blue Jays are only 1-5 in their last 6 outings. The Phillies are also 5-1 in their last 5 meetings with Toronto and are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings against the Jays in Philly.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
With the teams going 5-5 in their last 10 meetings, expect this to be another close game. Meaning that the Blue Jays should cover as +1.5 (-160) favorites, but the line is just slightly too heavy to risk betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Over/Under
BET OVER 8.5 (-105).
The Over has hit in 4 consecutive games for Toronto and is 5-2 in its last 7 games. For Philadelphia, the Over is 3-1 in its last 5 games and is 6-2-1- in its last 9 games. The Over has also hit in back-to-back Toronto-Philadelphia matchups and is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.
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