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Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (85-68) open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (94-60) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 4-3

The Blue Jays lost 5-3 to the New York Yankees on Thursday as Toronto produced only 4 hits in its bid to complete the 3-game sweep. Toronto has won 5 of its last 6 games and is currently holding the 2nd Wild Card spot in the AL, 1/2 game ahead of the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.

The Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Thursday with 1B Yandy Diaz, 3B Isaac Paredes and OF Manuel Margot all recording multi-hit performances. Tampa Bay is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is 1 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

Blue Jays at Rays projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Bassitt (14-8, 3.78 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 185 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 4-3 home win over the Boston Red Sox Saturday
  • 2023 road stats: 7-4, 4.64 ERA (83 1/3 IP, 43 ER) in 15 starts
  • Career vs. Rays: 0-2, 2.45 ERA (22 IP, 6 ER) in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance

Glasnow (9-6, 3.53 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 109 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in an 8-0 road loss to the Orioles Saturday
  • 2023 home stats: 4-2, 2.81 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 16 ER) in 9 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-3, 6.88 ERA (34 IP, 26 ER) in 8 starts

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Blue Jays at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rays -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) | Rays -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the RAYS (-155) in this AL East matchup given they’re playing at home. While Toronto is a solid 44-34 on the road, Tampa Bay is 52-26 at home this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) should keep this game close (or even win outright), I’ll PASS on their run line at the current odds. If you are able to get Toronto’s spread at -160 odds or better, then I’d be more comfortable wagering on the run line.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-110) is the pick in this divisional contest despite Bassitt and Glasnow being on the mound. Bassitt has given up 7 earned runs in his last 2 starts and Glasnow has surrendered 10 earned runs in his last 2 starts.

The Over is also 5-1-1 in the first 7 meetings between these clubs this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (70-57) conclude a 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (78-48) on Thursday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 9-3

The Blue Jays were shut out 7-0 on Wednesday by the Orioles, snapping a 3-game winning streak. Toronto is in 3rd place in the AL East and is 8 1/2 games back of Baltimore atop the division.

In Wednesday’s lopsided win, OF Anthony Santander delivered 2 HRs for the Orioles. Baltimore has won 7 of its last 10 contests and is 2 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for 1st place in the AL East.

Blue Jays at Orioles projected starters

RHP Jose Berrios vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

Berrios (9-8, 3.39 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 146 innings.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 4 BB, 8 K in a 1-0 road loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday
  • Road stats: 5-4, 3.62 ERA (82 IP, 33 ER) in 14 starts
  • Career vs. Orioles: 10-0, 2.66 ERA (84 2/3 IP, 25 ER) in 13 starts

Gibson (12-7, 4.97 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 150 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 9-4 road win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday
  • Home stats: 5-3, 5.34 ERA (55 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 7-2, 4.23 ERA (76 2/3 IP, 36 ER) in 13 starts

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Blue Jays at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:42 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Orioles -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+145) | Orioles +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Blue Jays at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3

Moneyline

While both of the pitchers in this divisional matchup have had success against the opposing team in their career, I’ll back the BLUE JAYS (-110) on the road on Thursday. Berrios boasts a 10-0 record against the Orioles in 13 career starts, including a road win earlier this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though this game should be close, I’ll PASS on taking the run line as -175 odds for the Orioles to cover the spread isn’t worth the risk.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the play in this game despite Gibson’s recent struggles on the mound. The Under is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings overall.

The Blue Jays have also hit the Over in only 2 of their last 7 road games.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Blue Jays (45-40) open a 3-game series against the Chicago White Sox (37-49) on Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 3-0

The Blue Jays suffered a 3rd straight loss and were swept in a 3-game series as they fell 5-4 to the Boston Red Sox Sunday. Toronto is 11 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East race.

The White Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Sunday to snap a 2-game losing skid and wrap up a 7-game road trip with a 3-4 record. Chicago is 5 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central despite being in 4th place.

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Blue Jays at White Sox projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Lucas Giolito

Bassitt (8-5, 4.06 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 99 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 3 ER or more in 4 of his last 7 outings
  • Apr. 24 vs. White Sox: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 5-2 Blue Jays home victory

Giolito (6-5, 3.53 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 99 1/3 IP.

  • Has given up at least 1 HR in 10 of his last 11 turns
  • Has tallied 5 or more strikeouts in 14 of his 17 outings

Blue Jays at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+125) | White Sox +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, White Sox 4

Moneyline

I’ll take the BLUE JAYS (-125) in Tuesday’s matchup even though they were just swept by the Red Sox. The Blue Jays are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings with the White Sox and they’ve outscored them 20-2 in the 3 meetings back in April.

Run line/Against the spread

The BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+125) are solid value with how they have performed against the White Sox this season. Toronto won by 3 or more runs in each of the previous 3 meetings.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean Tuesday with both teams sending out inconsistent pitchers. Bassitt and Giolito have given up homers this season and both teams are 12th or better in ISO against right-handed pitching since the start of June.

The White Sox are 5-0 to the Over in their last 5 overall. The Over is also 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings between these clubs in Chicago and 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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San Francisco Giants at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Francisco Giants at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (45-35) conclude a 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (44-37) on Thursday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Giants lost 6-1 Wednesday despite 1B Lamonte Wade Jr. recording 3 hits in the leadoff spot. San Francisco is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is expected to start RHP Keaton Winn for a bullpen game on Thursday.

All 9 players in the Blue Jays’ lineup tallied a hit in Wednesday’s 5-run victory. Toronto is 10 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East despite winning 5 of its last 7 contests and having the 5th-best win percentage in the American League.

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Giants at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Keaton Winn vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Winn (0-0, 3.75 ERA) makes his 1st start and 4th appearance. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 12 IP.

  • Has worked as a bulk reliever, pitching 3 or more innings in each of his 3 career appearances
  • Last appearance: No-decision, 3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 3 K vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday

Bassitt (7-5, 4.32 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 93 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 3 ER or more in 4 of his last 6 outings
  • Has given up a combined 10 home runs in his last 7 turns

Giants 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 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Blue Jays -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-160) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Giants at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Giants 3

Moneyline

It’s hard to bet against a pitcher with the last name Winn, but he’s making his first start in the majors. Considering that, I’ll take the BLUE JAYS (-150) at home to close out the series.

Run line/Against the spread

GIANTS +1.5 (-160) is how I’d bet on the run line despite Winn making his first career start. San Francisco has quietly been one of the better teams recently and Bassitt has struggled in recent starts, so the Giants should be able to keep this one close.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-105) is the lean in this game despite the pitchers that are getting the nod on Thursday. The Giants have gone Under in 3 straight contests and the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these clubs.

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Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (36-24) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-28) on Tuesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 3-1

In Monday’s lopsided 11-4 win over the Blue Jays, the Astros got home runs from 4 different players including OF Yordan Alvarez who hit his 16th of the season. Houston is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 3 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

Monday’s loss snapped a 4-game win streak for the Blue Jays. Toronto is 9 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East despite going 7-3 in its last 10 contests.

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Astros at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Hunter Brown vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

Brown (5-2, 3.61 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 62 1/3 IP.

  • Has struck out 8 or more batters in 4 straight starts
  • Has surrendered 3 or more ER in 3 of his last 5 turns

Gausman (4-3, 2.76 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 75 IP.

  • Has tallied 7-plus K’s in 9 of his first 12 outings
  • Apr. 17 at Astros: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 8 R (7 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 9-2 loss

Astros at Blue Jays odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Blue Jays -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-175) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Astros at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Astros 3

Moneyline

The Astros have won 3 of the first 4 meetings this season, but I’ll back the BLUE JAYS (-140) at home on Tuesday. Gausman boasts a 1.72 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP at home compared to a 3.76 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Astros +1.5 (-175) should keep this game close, taking their run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds. PASS.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Brown has been giving up multiple runs in recent starts, but Gausman has surrendered a total of just 5 earned runs in his last 5 starts. Three of those starts were a home game for the Blue Jays.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto and is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (35-24) will begin a 4-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-27) on Monday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-1

The Astros lost 2-1 to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, snapping a 3-game winning streak. Houston is only 3 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

On Sunday, the Blue Jays defeated the New York Mets 6-4 to give them 4 consecutive wins. Despite winning 7 of its last 10 games, Toronto is still 8 1/2 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

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Astros at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Brandon Bielak vs. RHP Alek Manoah

Beilak (2-2, 3.19 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 31 innings.

  • Has surrendered fewer than 2 ER in 3 of his 5 starts
  • Has also allowed 5 HRs in his 5 starts

Manoah (1-6, 5.46 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 57 2/3 innings.

  • Has given up multiple ER in 10 of his first 12 starts.
  • Walks have been a major issue; has walked 3 or more batters in 8 of his 12 starts

Astros at Blue Jays odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Blue Jays -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Astros at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Blue Jays 5

Moneyline

With Manoah struggling mightily this season, I’ll back the ASTROS (+100) on the road. While the Blue Jays are 15-10 at home, the Astros are 17-10 on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Astros should keep this game within 2 runs and I have them winning outright. That being said, taking Houston to cover the run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds (-185).

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Over/Under

OVER 10 (-110) is the lean in this AL matchup with the underlying numbers for Bielak and Manoah. The Astros and the Blue Jays are both swinging hot bats, and the pitchers in this game are both producing hard-hit rates of 42% or higher.

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

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (31-27) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Mets (30-28) Saturday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0.

On Friday, the Blue Jays secured a 3-0 victory over the Mets. Toronto has won 5 of its last 7 games, though, it is still 9 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for 1st place in the AL East.

In Friday’s shutout loss, the lone bright spot for the Mets was RHP Justin Verlander striking out 8 batters and allowing only 1 earned run in a 117-pitch outing. Despite the loss, New York is only 3 1/2 games back of the Atlanta Braves for 1st place in the NL East.

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Blue Jays at Mets projected starters

RHP Jose Berrios vs. RHP Tylor Megill

Berrios (5-4, 3.86 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 65 1/3 IP.

  • After allowing a combined 20 ER in his first 6 starts, he’s given up only 8 total ER in his last 5 starts.
  • Has notched 5-plus K’s in 8 of his first 11 starts.

Megill (5-3, 4.67 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 54 IP.

  • Has surrendered multiple ER in 9 of his first 11 starts.
  • Has also walked 2-plus batters in 9 of his first 11 starts.

Blue Jays at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+145) | Mets +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

After taking the first game of the series, I’ll back the BLUE JAYS (-115) on the road in Saturday’s interleague bout. Berrios has pitched better for Toronto in recent outings, recording a win in 3 of his last 5 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

While I have the Blue Jays winning Saturday, the Mets should be able to keep this game within 2 runs. Wagering on New York’s run line isn’t worth the risk unless you can get it at -160 odds or better.

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Over/Under

All signs point toward UNDER 8.5 (+100) being the correct choice in this game. Berrios has been better in recent starts, and Toronto has produced 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 10 games.

The Blue Jays are 4-0-1 to the Under in their last 5 games overall, and the Mets are 4-0 to the Under in their last 4 games overall. Plus, the Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in New York.

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

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (30-27) open a 3-game series against the New York Mets (30-27) on Friday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since the Mets took 2 of 3 meetings in 2021

The Blue Jays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to win the series 2-1. Toronto has gone 5-5 in its last 10 contests and is 9 1/2 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for 1st place in the AL East.

The Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Thursday to sweep the 3-game series. New York is now in 2nd place in the NL East with its recent success and is only 3 1/2 games back of the Atlanta Braves.

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Blue Jays at Mets projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Bassitt (5-4, 3.80 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 66 1/3 IP.

  • He’s allowed a combined 9 ER in his last 5 starts, including 7 ER last time out, after giving up a combined 19 ER in his first 6 turns
  • Has permitted 5 total HRs in his last 2 starts

Verlander (2-2, 4.80 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 30 IP.

  • Has allowed 6 ER in 2 of his last 3 outings
  • Owns a 4-6 record with a 4.29 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 8.3 K/9 in 15 career starts against the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-175) | Mets -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Jays at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 4, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the METS (-140) at home in Friday’s series opener. The Mets are 15-9 at home compared to the Blue Jays being 15-17 on the road.

New York is also 7-0 in its last 7 interleague home games against a right-handed pitcher.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Even though I have the Mets securing the win, the Blue Jays should keep this game competitive. That being said, taking the run line in favor of Toronto +1.5 (-175) isn’t advised at the current odds.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-105) is how I’d wager on the total despite Bassitt and Verlander’s issues with giving up runs in certain starts. The Blue Jays are 3-0-1 to the Under in their last 4 games overall and the Mets are 6-3-1 to the Under in their last 10 games overall.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers (29-26) close out a 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (29-27) on Thursday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Brewers evened up the series with a 4-2 victory Wednesday. Milwaukee has won only 2 of its last 6 games and is 1 game ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1st place in the NL Central.

Blue Jays RHP Alek Manoah‘s struggles continued as he allowed 2 earned runs and struck out only 2 batters over 4 innings in an 89-pitch. Toronto has gone 4-6 in its last 10 contests and is in 4th place in the AL East, 10 games back of the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

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Brewers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Freddy Peralta vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

Peralta (5-4, 4.64 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 54 1/3 IP.

  • Has given up 5-plus hits and 3-plus ER in each of his last 3 starts
  • Has walked 2-plus batters in 7 of his turns

Gausman (3-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 68 1/3 IP.

  • Has struck out 7-plus batters in 8 of his first 11 starts
  • His ERA is ballooned due to allowing 7-plus ER in 2 of his first 11 starts despite that he’s surrendered 2 or fewer ER in 8 outings

Brewers 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 8:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Blue Jays -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers +1.5 (-115) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Brewers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Brewers 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Blue Jays (-200) are favored with Gausman on the mound, but taking their moneyline isn’t worth the risk at such steep odds considering how they’ve played lately.

Run line/Against the spread

BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-105) has decent value with Peralta struggling in recent starts for the Brewers. Milwaukee was tied for the 4th-worst wRC+ (82) against right-handed pitching in May.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-110).

Despite Peralta’s recent woes, it’s tough to expect 9 or more runs in this matchup. The Brewers are 3-0-1 to the Under in their last 4 interleague games and the Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between these squads in Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (27-25) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (26-25) on Saturday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Blue Jays picked up a 3-1 victory in the series opener Friday. OF George Springer, SS Bo Bichette, 2B Whit Merrifield, and OF Kevin Kiermaier all had multi-hit performances to give Toronto just its 3rd win in its last 10 contests.

The Twins have also gone 3-7 in its last 10 games following Friday’s defeat. Minnesota is still 2 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers for 1st place in the AL Central despite its recent woes.

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Blue Jays at Twins projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Pablo Lopez

Bassitt (5-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 62 1/3 IP.

  • After giving up a combined 19 ER in his first 6 starts, he’s surrendered just 2 total ER in his last 4 outings
  • Has pitched at least 7 innings in 3 of his last 4 turns

Lopez (2-3, 3.90 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 60 IP.

  • Has allowed multiple ER in 8 of his last 9 starts
  • Has struck out 7-plus batters in 8 of his first 10 turns

Blue Jays at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:42 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Twins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Twins 2

Moneyline

With both teams struggling in recent stretches, the BLUE JAYS (-110) are the pick on the road in this showdown. Toronto is 4-0 in its last 4 games against teams from the AL Central.

Run line/Against the spread

BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+155) has decent value with Bassitt pitching better in recent outings and the Blue Jays registering the 3rd-best wRC+ (113) against right-handed pitching. Also, the Twins continue to roll out a mediocre lineup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is the lean in this game with Bassitt and Lopez producing solid performances this season. The Blue Jays are 6-0 to the Under in their last 6 games against the AL Central and the Twins are 4-0 to the Under in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning record.

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