The Cleveland Guardians (60-52) and Toronto Blue Jays (60-51) clash at Rogers Center Saturday. First pitch is at 3:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cleveland leads 4-1. The Guardians took Friday’s opener 8-0 and have won 3 contests in a row against the Blue Jays.
Cleveland is now 17-8 since July 14. The Guardians have won 6 games in a row and have allowed a combined 8 runs along the way.
Toronto pitching has been headed in the opposite direction of late. The Blue Jays are 1-5 with a 6.06 ERA over their last 6 games after allowing 8 runs Friday.
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Guardians at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Mitch White
McKenzie (8-8, 3.16 ERA) has made 20 starts and 1 relief appearance in 2022. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 128 IP.
- Has logged a couple of clunkers in 4 starts since the All-Star break but still owns a fine 1.70 ERA and 0.82 WHIP since July 3.
- Coming off 8-scoreless innings with just 2 hits allowed against the Houston Astros Sunday in his last start.
White (1-3, 3.86 ERA) has clocked a 1.27 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 60 2/3 IP over 16 games (11 starts).
- Owns a 2.87 ERA across 3 starts in the second half.
- Making his 1st start at Rogers Centre.
Guardians at Blue Jays odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Guardians +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Blue Jays -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-200) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Guardians at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 6, Guardians 4
Money line
Cleveland has been boosted by a 20-12 record in 1-run games, and there is some general fade lean in its overall prognosis for the weekend and near future.
However, the price on back the Blue Jays is not good enough. PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
Both clubs have played a higher-than-average rate of 1-run games, but that risk is rewarded by a solid price here.
The Jays are a solid 34-22 at home. Look for a rally after a sleep-walk game Friday in their dreturn home after a road trip.
TAKE TORONTO -1.5 (+160).
Over/Under
When it comes to starters and bullpens not having expected ERA figures to match season totals or recent surges, this matchup has plenty in the tank. Mix in a bounce-back for the Toronto offense, and TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-105).
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