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Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (17-12) and Toronto Blue Jays (14-15) open a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 3-1

Kansas City has lost back-to-back games after falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers Sunday and failing to cash as a +154 road underdog. SS Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the Royals’ only run with an RBI single in the 1st inning. RHP Michael Wacha allowed 4 earned runs on 9 hits in 5 2/3 innings and picked up the loss.

The Blue Jays snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, avoiding the sweep and cashing as -106 home favorites. C Alejandro Kirk hit a solo shot in the 2nd to cap off a 3-run inning for the Jays. RHP Kevin Gausman allowed just 1 earned run in 7 innings to pick up the win.

Royals at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Jonathan Bowlan vs. RHP Yariel Rodriguez

Bowlan (0-1, 3.00 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. The rookie has a 1.67 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 3 innings across 1 start and 1 relief appearance in his career.

  • 2024 stats with Triple-A Omaha: 3-1, 2.57 ERA (21 IP, 6 ER), 1.10 WHIP in 4 starts
  • 2024 spring training stats: 2-0, 5.40 ERA (3 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 2.10 WHIP in 2 relief appearances

Rodriguez (0-1, 3.86 ERA) makes his 4th start. The rookie has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 11.6 K/9 in 11 2/3 innings.

  • Toronto is 2-1 in his starts
  • Has not lasted more than 4 IP in a start this year
  • Has allowed 5 ER this season while striking out 15 batters and walking 5

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Royals 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 10:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Blue Jays -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-165) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Royals at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

BET ROYALS (+120).

Kansas City has won 4 of its last 6 games and scored 3 or more runs in 7 of its last 10. While Bowlan, who is unproven in the majors, is taking the mound, the Royals offense has scored 5 or more runs in 2 of its last 3.

Toronto has lost 5 of its last 6 games, including each of its last 3 against Kansas City, and scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 6 while allowing 4 or more in 2 of its last 3.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better value for the Royals.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Under is 6-3-1 in the Royals’ last 10 games. They’ve scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 games while allowing 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 6.

Toronto has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10. It has scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 6 games and 3 or fewer in 7 of its last 8.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (17-11) and Toronto Blue Jays (13-14) play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Saturday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

Los Angeles won 12-2 Friday as slight road favorites (-118) in the series opener, while taking care of the Over (9) on its own.

The Dodgers have won 5 straight games, including 4 consecutive victories on the road. The Over and Under have alternated in the past 5 outings, too. L.A. pitching has been on point lately, allowing just 6 total runs in the past 5 contests, good for just 1.2 runs per game (RPG) allowed.

On the flip side, the Blue Jays offense has been awful lately, scoring just 7 runs in the past 4 games (1.8 RPG). Toronto has lost all 4 of those games, and the Under is on a 4-1 run, while cashing in 6 of the past 8 contests.

Dodgers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Glasnow (4-1, 2.92 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 37 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 8 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 10-0 home victory vs. New York Mets Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 4 BB, 17 K and .125 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 2 starts across 12 IP
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-4, 6.86 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 20 BB, 51 K in 9 starts across 39 1/3 IP

Kikuchi (2-1, 2.28 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 HR, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-3 road win at Kansas City Royals Monday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 3 BB, 18 K and .163 OBA in 2 starts

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Dodgers 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 1:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) |
    Blue Jays +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (+125) are worth a look as short underdogs at home.

Glasnow faced Toronto plenty from his days with the Tampa Bay Rays. He likely wants to forget most of those outings against, as he is winless in 9 starts with 6 losses in his career against Toronto. Ouch.

While L.A. is 7-3 against left-handed starters this season, Kikuchi can more than hold his own, especially at home.

Run line/Against the spread

The Blue Jays +1.5 (-130) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance and you’re a bit on the conservative side. However, I don’t want to double down on the moneyline and the run line. Take the moneyline for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is the lean, but go with a conservative half-unit play at most.

The Under has a slight 5-4 edge in the past 9 road games for the Dodgers, while going 2-2 in interleague games this season.

For the Blue Jays, the total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games, and the Under is on a 9-4 run in the past 13 outings.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-11) and Toronto Blue Jays (13-13) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Blue Jays won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Dodgers completed their sweep of the Nationals Thursday, winning 2-1 in Washington. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 7 and allowed just 4 hits and a walk over 6 scoreless innings. Los Angeles received a solo shot from RF Teoscar Hernandez and an RBI double from 1B Freddie Freeman to earn their 4th consecutive victory.

After a 3½-plus hour rain delay the Blue Jays and Royals game was called after the 5th inning, giving Kansas City a 2-1 victory. It was Toronto’s 3rd loss in a row after winning the opener in K.C. and they finished their 7-game road trip 3-4. They only managed 10 runs over the 4-game series at Kansas City. With a 4.14 team ERA, the Blue Jays are in the bottom 3rd of the MLB at 22nd.

Dodgers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gavin Stone vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Stone (1-1, 6.00 ERA) makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 18 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 K in 6-4 home loss to New York Mets Saturday
  • Never faced Blue Jays before — made debut in May 2023

Bassitt (2-3, 3.90 ERA) makes his 6th start of 2024. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER (4 R), 6 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 6-3 setback at San Diego Padres Sunday
  • Career vs Dodgers: 1-2, 4.30 ERA (23 IP, 11 ER) in 4 starts

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Dodgers 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 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 2

Moneyline.

PASS.

The Dodgers (-130) keep the ball rolling north of the border Friday evening, but I’m going to AVOID the moneyline and focus on the run line for this game.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+125).

There are a lot of reasons to love the Dodgers in this game. You have to give Los Angeles an edge whenever they face a righty, batting .270 as a team. DH Shohei Ohtani loves beating up on right-handed pitching, hitting .415 with a slugging percentage of .846, including 5 of his 6 home runs.

Toronto is basically the opposite, they hit remarkably better against lefties (.251). They have just a .226 average with a record of 10-12 when facing a right hander. The Blue Jays have also not scored more than 5 runs in a game in their last 17 games.

Here are 2 teams playing at completely different speeds right now, Los Angeles winners of 4 straight while the Blue Jays have lost 3 in a row.

Over/Under

PASS.

My gut tells me to take the Under 9 (-115) because I don’t see the Blue Jays holding up their end of the bargain against the righty Stone. Ohtani and Co. will get theirs, but I don’t know if they’ll get to 7-8 runs to carry the load on this total bet.

I’m not confident enough either way to recommend a O/U wager, so I’ll STAY AWAY.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (13-12) and Kansas City Royals (15-10) wrap up a 4-game series at Kauffman Stadium Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

Kansas City, which was a +119 home underdog, won 3-2 in the 3rd game of the series Wednesday and the Under (8.5) hit. Royals RHP Alec Marsh and 4 relievers held the Blue Jays to just 6 hits.

Toronto has lost back-to-back games for the 1st time since a 2-game skid from April 10-12. The Blue Jays have yet to lose 3 consecutive games this season.

Blue Jays at Royals projected starters

RHP Jose Berríos vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Berríos (4-0, 0.85 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 31 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-2 victory at San Diego Padres Saturday
  • Career vs. Royals: 7-5, 4.72 ERA (124 IP, 65 ER), 1.38 WHIP in 21 starts — went 1-1 vs. them in 2023 (12 2/3 IP, 10 ER)

Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 25 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 1 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 9-7 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Saturday
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-0, 3.18 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 1 H, 6 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 5-2 road loss Sept. 10, 2023

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Blue Jays at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Royals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+165) | Royals +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 3, Royals 2

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (-105) are 5-0 in Berríos’ starts and have not lost 3 straight games at any point this season. Berríos has not given up a run in 3 consecutive outings and should shut down the Royals, who have scored 3 or fewer in 4 straight games.

BET BLUE JAYS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

The Royals will likely cover the run line, but it’s a losing proposition to lay -200 on teams long term.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the 1st 3 games of this series and in 4 straight for the Royals. Neither offense has been impressive lately. Kansas City and Toronto are 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in runs over the last 3 games. Having Berríos on the mound for Toronto shouldn’t hurt this bet either.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (13-11) and Kansas City Royals (14-10) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series at Kauffman Stadium Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2 Tuesday, closing as +108 underdogs. They scored all 3 in the 5th inning. Kansas City snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win and pushed its home record to 10-5. The Royals are 14-10 on the run line this season.

The Blue Jays won 5-3 to open the series Monday but struggled offensively Tuesday. They have won 3 of their last 5 games, all on the road. Toronto is 7-8 on the road and 13-11 on the run line this season.

Blue Jays at Royals projected starters

RHP Yariel Rodriguez vs. RHP Alec Marsh

Rodriguez (0-0, 2.35 ERA) makes his 3rd start. The rookie has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 15.3 K/9 in 7 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-1 road win over San Diego Padres Friday
  • Blue Jays are 2-0 in his starts
  • Previously played with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan’s Central League

Marsh (3-0, 3.22 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 9-4 victory vs. Baltimore Orioles Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.61 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 3 ER — 0 HR), 11 H, 3 BB, 9 K, .350 opponent slugging percentage in 2 starts
  • Royals are 4-0 in his starts

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Blue Jays at Royals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -126 (bet $126 to win $100) | Royals +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+126) | Royals +1.5 (-152)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Blue Jays at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

BET ROYALS (+108).

While both Marsh and Rodriguez have been strong options for their team, the latter has only pitched 7 2/3 innings through 2 starts, which suggests the Blue Jays bullpen will be more active in this game. Toronto’s relievers rank 26th in ERA.

The Blue Jays have lost 2 of their last 3 games, scoring a combined 10 runs in those. Kansas City is 6-4 as a home underdog. With those trends in mind, back ROYALS (+108).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Royals are too expensive here as run-line underdogs, and the preferred play for the home side is on the moneyline. Similarly, the Blue Jays are too risky as favorites.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-106).

Both pitchers have been strong for their respective teams this season, and both teams have also recently trended toward the Under. The Royals are 8-15-1 O/U on the season and 2-7 O/U in their last 9 games.

The Blue Jays have gone Under in both of Rodriguez’s starts and are 10-14 O/U on the season. They have gone Under in 4 of their last 5, holding their opponent to 3 or fewer in 4 of those 5.

Back UNDER 8.5 (-106).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (13-10) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (13-10) to Kauffman Stadium Tuesday. First pitch in the 2nd game of the 4-game series is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Royals lost 5-3 to the Blue Jays in the series opener Monday, closing as +108 underdogs. They have lost 3 in a row, dropping 2 of 3 to the Baltimore Orioles in the prior series. Kansas City won 8 of its 1st 10 at home and is 9-5 at Kauffman Stadium this season.

The Blue Jays, after starting their season 4-6, have turned things around, winning 3 of their last 4 and 7 of their last 9. They are coming off a series against the San Diego Padres, winning 2 of 3 on the road. Toronto is 7-7 straight up on the road this season.

Blue Jays at Royals projected starters

RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Gausman (0-2, 8.16 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.74 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10 K/9 in 14 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 6-4 loss vs. New York Yankees Wednesday
  • 2024 road splits: 0-1, 7.27 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 0 ER), 14 H, 3 BB, 7 K, .513 opponent’s slugging percentage (SLG) in 2 starts

Wacha (1-2, 3.75 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 24 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 2-1 loss at Chicago White Sox Wednesday
  • 2024 home stats: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 1 start, a 3-0 victory vs. White Sox April 6
  • 2023 home splits: 10-3, 2.62 ERA (79 IP, 23 ER — 8 HR), 66 H, 24 BB, 79 K in 14 starts

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Blue Jays at Royals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Royals +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+136) | Royals +1.5 (-164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Blue Jays at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

BET ROYALS (+104).

Kansas City is 7-7 straight up as an underdog, which is the 11th-best underdog record in MLB. It is also 5-4 straight up as a home underdog, which sits as the 6th-best win record in that situation.

The Royals have struggled as of late, but they have allowed just 14 runs in the 4 starts by Wacha this season. The Blue Jays have allowed 27 runs in Gausman’s 4 starts. Toronto has given up at least 6 runs in 9 of its 23 games and has struggled defensively.

Given the price on the Kansas City moneyline, back ROYALS (+104).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s just not much value here. The Blue Jays are too risky as favorites, while the Royals are far too expensive as run-line underdogs. Ultimately, play the moneyline here regardless.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (+100).

The Blue Jays have scored at least 4 runs in 5 of their last 6 games and at least 5 runs in 4 of those. They have gone Over in 3 of their last 6 as well. They are 4-0 O/U in Gausman’s starts.

The Royals might be just 8-14-1 O/U on the season, but they have allowed at least 5 runs in 3 straight games and scored 7 or more in 2 of their last 4. They are 2-2 O/U in their last 4.

Back OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (11-9) and San Diego Padres (11-11) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Petco Park Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Blue Jays, who were -102 underdogs, won 5-1 in the series opener Friday as the Under (8) cashed. Veteran 3B Justin Turner hit a HR and an RBI single for the Blue Jays, who have won 5 of their last 6 games.

San Diego has lost back-to-back games, scoring just 1 run over its last 2 outings. The Padres had previous put up 6 or more runs in 3 straight wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers from Sunday-Tuesday.

Blue Jays at Padres projected starters

RHP José Berríos vs. RHP Randy Vásquez

Berríos (3-0, 1.05 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 5-0 home victory vs. Colorado Rockies Sunday
  • 2024 road stats: 1-0, 2.25 ERA (12 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 0-2, 2.08 ERA (13 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts

Vásquez (2-2, 2.87 ERA in 2023) makes his season debut. The rookie had a 1.27 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 37 2/3 innings across 5 starts and 6 relief appearances for the New York Yankees last year.

  • 2023 home stats: 1-1, 2.25 ERA (20 IP, 5 ER) in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Has never faced Blue Jays before

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Blue Jays at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Padres +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+145) | Padres +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Blue Jays at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 3, Blue Jays 2

Moneyline

The PADRES (+100) should snap out of their current offensive slump. Padres 3B Manny Machado had his 11-game hit streak come to an end Friday, but he and RF Fernando Tatís Jr. should be able to provide enough offense to keep Berríos winless in his career against San Diego.

Berríos has allowed just 1 earned run over his last 3 starts, but that level of production is unsustainable. He was inconsistent last season and gave up 4 or more earned runs in 11 of his 32 starts.

BET PADRES (+100).

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres +1.5 (-175) should cover the run line, but I prefer risking 70 cents less on the ML for the same profit.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

While it’s unlikely that Berríos can keep playing at this level, I don’t want any part of betting this Over. San Diego has been in a slump for the last 2 games, and Toronto is 22nd in runs per game this season (3.90).

BET UNDER 8 (-120).

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Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (10-9) and San Diego Padres (11-10) open a 3-game series at Petco Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won 2-1 last season

The Padres are returning home after 2 straight road series. They went 4-2 in those games, losing their last outing 1-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. San Diego is 5-5 straight up at home and 11-10 on the run line this season.

The Blue Jays had their 4-game winning streak snapped in a 6-4 series-finale loss to the New York Yankees Wednesday. They have won 4 of their last 5 and 6 of their last 9. Toronto is 10-9 on the run line this season.

Blue Jays at Padres projected starters

RHP Yariel Rodriguez vs. RHP Matt Waldron

Rodriguez (0-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his 2nd start. The rookie allowed 1 ER on 4 H and 2 BB with 6 K in 3 2/3 IP in his debut, a 5-3 home win, vs. the Colorado Rockies Saturday.

  • 2024 with Buffalo (AAA): Allowed 1 H and 3 BB with 10 K across 6 1/3 scoreless innings in 2 starts
  • Previously played with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan’s Central League

Waldron (0-1, 3.14 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 14 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 5-2 road loss to Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday
  • Padres are 0-3 in his starts; they were 3-5 in his 8 appearances last season

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Blue Jays at Padres odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Padres -116 (bet $116 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+160) | Padres +1.5 (-194)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -104 | U: -118)

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Blue Jays at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

BET PADRES (-116).

San Diego has been playing well as of late, and its offense has been hot. The Padres have tallied 6 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games, all of which came against either the Brewers or Dodgers. Milwaukee and Los Angeles each sit atop their respective divisions, and the Padres went 4-2 in back-to-back series against them from April 12-17.

While the Blue Jays have won consistently over their last 5, they haven’t scored more than 5 runs in a game since April 6, so keeping up with the efficient Padres offense could be difficult. Toronto is just 3-6 on the road as well.

Back PADRES (-116).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s not great value here, as the Padres are too expensive as run-line underdogs and the Blue Jays don’t have playable odds as run-line favorites.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-104).

The Blue Jays are 9-9 O/U on the season and have gone Over in 2 straight games. They have scored at least 4 runs in back-to-back games and tallied exactly 5 in 3 of their last 5.

San Diego has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 and in 5 of its last 7. It is 11-9-1 O/U on the season. The Padres have tallied at least 6 runs in 5 of their last 7 as well, so their offense has been consistently producing as of late.

Back OVER 8.5 (-104).

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-5) and Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Yankees have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Blue Jays Monday. The Yankees offense stalled after an early RBI single from 3B Oswaldo Cabrera, and RHP Luis Gil picked up the loss after allowing 3 ER in 5 innings.

Toronto has won 3 straight games after Monday’s victory. After trailing 1-0 in the middle of the 2nd inning, Toronto surged for 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd. C Alejandro Kirk scored a run and had an RBI, and RHP Chris Bassitt picked up the win after allowing just 1 ER in 6 1/3 IP.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Rodon (1-0, 2.87 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 7.47 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Yankees are 3-0 in his starts
  • Has allowed 5 ER on the season with 13 K
  • Has bounced back well this year with a 2.87 ERA after posting a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts last season

Kikuchi (0-1, 2.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 11.49 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Blue Jays are 1-2 in his starts
  • Has allowed 4 ER on the season with 20 K
  • Has pitched well this year but has had minimal run support; Blue Jays have scored just 5 total runs in his 3 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better profit on the Yankees’ (-115) spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (+145).

New York is 7-3 in its last 10 games with 3 of its last 5 wins coming by more than 2 runs. It has scored 7 or more runs in 2 of its last 3 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

In 4 of Toronto’s last 5 losses, it has lost by 2 or more runs, including each of its last 3.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Yankees have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and scored 16 runs total in their last 3. They have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

The Blue Jays have scored 5 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 or more in 6 of their last 9.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-4) take on the Toronto Blue Jays (8-8) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The Yanks dropped the finale in Cleveland as the Guardians won 8-7 in 10 innings Sunday. SS Anthony Volpe continued his hot hitting with 3 hits. He’s hitting .382 with 2 homers and 8 RBIs and a 1.041 OPS. Volpe has been the spark atop the lineup and should keep OF Juan Soto in the RBI leader discussion.

The Jays took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend after a 5-0 win Sunday. RHP Jose Berrios was fantastic, navigating through some 1st-inning traffic to throw 7 shutout innings with 7 K’s and just 2 hits allowed. 3B Justin Turner had 3 RBIs, and he’s hitting .386 with a 1.095 OPS this season.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Gil (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 7.0 BB/9 and 14.0 K/9 through 9 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Toronto Blue Jays April 7
  • 2 career starts vs. Blue Jays: 0-0, 5.87 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 14 K in 7 2/3 IP

Bassitt (1-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.81 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 16 IP

  • Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Seattle Mariners Tuesday
  • 3 career GS vs. Yankees: 1-0, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 26 K in 20 2/3 IP

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Yankees 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 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5

Moneyline

The Yankees have looked good — probably the best they have started a season in a few years. Their issue is going to be with Gil unable to throw strikes. He has 7 walks in 9 IP thus far, and he walked 11 in his 2 starts against Toronto previously. The Jays have scored 5+ in 4 of 6 and will make those free passes count.

Take the BLUE JAYS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re projecting a multi-run win for Toronto, but the Yankees are already 8-2 on the road. So we’ll give them that respect and look elsewhere.

I like LUIS GIL UNDER 15.5 OUTS (-145). His issues with walks have kept him at 4 1/3 and 4 2/3 IP in his 2 starts, and the Blue Jays are the 9th-best at taking walks thus far.

Over/Under

Speaking of walks, Bassitt has also been a little erratic with 7 walks in his last 2 starts and 2+ in each of his 3. The Yankees are 5-5 O/U, and the Jays are 3-7. Two of the 3 meetings this season went Over and had 11+ runs. With the amount of free passes in today’s forecast, I’ll take the OVER 8.5 (-120).

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