Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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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Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (59-52) and Toronto Blue Jays (60-50) open a 3-game set at Rogers Center Friday. First pitch will be at 7:07 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 3-1

The Guardians have worked themselves into first place in the AL Central by playing .667 ball (16-8) since July 14. Cleveland pitching owns a 3.36 ERA, 1.11 WHIP since that date. The club heads into this series having won 5 straight games, allowing just 8 runs along the way.

The Blue Jays head into this series off a 3-5 road trip and 2 days off. Toronto owns a 9-3 mark — with a fine 2.64 ERA and 1.02 WHIP — over its last dozen games at home.

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Guardians at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Jose Berrios

Quantrill (8-5, 3.88 ERA) is tabbed for his 22nd start of the season. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 123 IP.

  • Coming off 6 shutout innings versus the Houston Astros Saturday.
  • Owns a 6.98 ERA and 1.97 WHIP over his last 4 road starts.

Berrios (8-4, 5.19 ERA) owns a 1.35 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 118 IP in 22 starts.

  • Coughed up 5 runs over 3 2/3 IP in his most recent outing last Friday at the Minnesota Twins.
  • Owns a 3.23 ERA at home vs. a 7.50 ERA on the road.

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 7:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Guardians +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Blue Jays -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-145) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Guardians at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Guardians 3

Money line

Cleveland has been boosted by a 20-12 record in 1-run games, and there is some value in fading the Guardians in Friday’s contest.

That lean gets more defined by Berrios starting for the Jays. The right-hander has better stuff than surface numbers. He’s been harmed by a high rate of fly balls leaving the park and by a .310 batting average on balls in play.

Back the Blue Jays up to -165. PASS on the current tag.

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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 have played .618 ball (34-21) at home. They’ve had 8 road trips this season. Game 1 returns to Rogers Center have produced an 8-0 record.

TAKE TORONTO -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

PASS: an upside-shaded 8.5-run total is on the mark.

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