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

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

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The Toronto Blue Jays (56-64) and Los Angeles Angels (52-68) wrap up a 3-game set at Angel Stadium Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-0

After taking the Monday opener 4-2 as a -105 pick ’em, Toronto won 6-1 as a -106 pick ’em Tuesday. The Under hit in both contests — both lines were 9. SP Kevin Gausman gave up 6 hits and 2 walks with 5 K’s in 7 shutout innings Tuesday to win his 5th straight decision in 6 starts. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s solo shot in the 3rd inning gave Toronto a 4-0 lead. It was his 10th HR since the All-Star break.

Angels DH Willie Calhoun scored the lone run for L.A. on a 9th-inning homer. SS Zach Neto continued his hot hitting, finishing with a 3-hit outing for the 4th time in 7 games.

Blue Jays at Angels projected starters

RHP José Berríos vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Berríos (10-9, 3.97 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 142 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 3-1 home victory vs. Oakland A’s Friday
  • 2024 road stats: 2-7, 5.29 ERA (66 1/3 IP, 39 ER), 1.37 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Angels: 2-5, 6.31 ERA (45 2/3 IP, 32 ER), 1.58 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 9 starts, including 0-1 with 4.50 ERA (10 IP, 5 ER) in 2 starts last year

Anderson (9-10, 2.99 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 141 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 9-4 victory at New York Yankees Thursday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-7, 3.97 ERA (77 IP, 34 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-1, 4.24 ERA (17 IP, 8 ER), 1.59 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 3 starts, including 0-0 with 4.91 ERA (11 IP, 6 ER) in 2 starts last season

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Blue Jays at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Angels -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) | Angels +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 3, Angels 2

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (-105) are 10-8 in their last 18 games, an impressive clip for a team that was a seller at the trade deadline. With the pressure to make the postseason out the window, Guerrero is batting .405 in August with a .479 OBP. Toronto is playing loose and should complete the 3-game sweep.

Berríos should also help the Blue Jays stay competitive in this matchup as he has won 2 of his last 3 starts, while Anderson has taken losses in 2 of his last 3.

BET BLUE JAYS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

L.A. +1.5 (-190) will likely hit as the Angels look to avoid the sweep, but betting into lines with this much vig is a losing proposition long term.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under hit in the first 2 games of this series and is 5-0 in the last 5 head-to-head meetings dating back to last season. Berríos has allowed 1 earned run or fewer in 2 of his last 3 starts, and Anderson has given up 3 or fewer in 4 straight.

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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

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

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The Los Angeles Angels (52-66) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (54-64) to Angel Stadium Monday for the first of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024; Blue Jays won 4-2 in 2023

The Blue Jays, who sit 5th in the AL East, lost to the Oakland A’s 8-4 Sunday as -146 home favorites with the Over (8) cashing. Toronto lost 2 of 3 in the series and have struggled over the past few weeks, posting a 5-8 record in the last 13 games. Toronto is 25-33 on the road this season and 56-62 against the spread (ATS), per Teamrankings.com.

The Angels avoided a weekend sweep with a 6-4 victory at the Washington Nationals 6-4 Sunday. L.A. was a +139 underdog and the Over (9) hit. The Angels had won the prior 2 series, beating the New York Yankees and New York Mets in 2 of 3 each. Los Angeles is 26-35 at home this season, including 4-6 in its last 10 at the “Big A.” The Angels are tied for 4th in the majors with a 65-53 ATS mark.

Blue Jays at Angels projected starters

RHP Bowden Francis vs. RHP Davis Daniel

Francis (4-3, 5.44 ERA) makes his 6th start and 20th appearance. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 49 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-3 home loss to Baltimore Orioles Wednesday
  • 2024 away splits: 2-3, 5.28 ERA (29 IP, 17 ER), 1.41 WHIP, 8 HR, 8.1 K/9 in 10 appearances (4 starts)
  • Never faced Angels before

Daniel (1-3, 6.04 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 25 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 5-2 loss at New York Yankees Wednesday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-1, 4.32 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 1 HR, 8.6 K/9 in 3 starts
  • Has yet to face Blue Jays in his career

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Blue Jays at Angels odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:41 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Angels -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+140) | Angels +1.5 (-172)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +106 | U: -130)

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Blue Jays at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Angels 5

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS (-110).

The Angels have lost Daniel’s last 4 starts. He has an 8.83 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 17 ER) in the 4-game span, allowing 4 or more runs in 3 of the outings. The Angels pitching staff has yielded at least 4 runs in 3 of its last 4 games, and as mentioned, L.A. has lost 2 of its last 3.

While Toronto went 1-2 vs. Oakland over the weekend, the pitching staff was sharp, allowing just 1 run apiece Friday (3-1 win) and Saturday (1-0 loss). While the offense seldom puts up big numbers, Toronto has at least scored 3 or more runs in 9 of its last 10 games, so the consistency factor is there.

Considering those trends, BACK BLUE JAYS (-110).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Blue Jays -1.5 (+140) as run-line favorite are too risky, especially considering Francis’ struggles on the road. Similarly, the Angels +1.5 (-172) are too expensive as home underdogs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9.5 (+106).

Neither team has a pitcher that has had consistent success this season. Both starters have an ERA’s over 5.

The Blue Jays have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games and are 64-51-3 O/U overall. They have allowed at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 5. The Angels are 56-56-6 O/U on the season and are 3-1-1 O/U over their last 5. Los Angeles has scored at least 4 runs in 4 of its last 5.

Both teams have been able to get on the board with ease. Against these weaker starters, TAKE OVER 9.5 (+106).

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

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (5-4) and Los Angeles Angels (5-3) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Blue Jays lost 9-5 as +119 underdogs at the Angels Saturday. SS Bo Bichette and 3B Matt Chapman both homered in the top of the 3rd inning to give Toronto an early 4-0 lead.

The Angels won as -129 home favorites Saturday after erasing the 4-run deficit. OF Mike Trout hit a go-ahead 3-run HR in the bottom of the 5th inning as Los Angeles ended Toronto’s 4-game win streak.

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Blue Jays at Angels projected starters

LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Kikuchi (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 2 K in 5 IP in his debut at the Kansas City Royals Tuesday.

  • Went 6-7 with a 5.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 100 2/3 IP across 20 starts and 12 relief appearances in 2022.
  • Career vs. the Angels: 1-4 with a 9.71 ERA (38 IP, 41 ER) in 8 starts and 2 relief appearances.

Detmers (0-0, 3.86 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 2 ER on 4 H and 3 BB with 7 K in 4 2/3 IP in his debut at the Seattle Mariners Monday.

  • Posted a 7-6 record with a 3.77 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 129 IP across 25 starts in 2022.
  • Only career start vs. Toronto: tossed 5 1/3 scoreless IP with 4 H, 3 BB and 5 K in a win Aug. 26, 2022.

Blue Jays at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-185) | Angels -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Jays at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Blue Jays 5

Moneyline

BET ANGELS (-125).

Los Angeles’ momentum after coming back from a 4-run deficit should carry over into Sunday’s meeting. Kikuchi has struggled in his career vs. the Angels and Detmers looked great against Toronto last season.

Los Angeles is 6-0 in its last 6 home games vs. left-handed starters and should be able to score runs early on Kikuchi once again.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

It’s unlikely that the Angels blow out the Blue Jays in back-to-back games. Toronto +1.5 (-185) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Los Angeles moneyline is the better play. Bet Los Angeles moneyline and/or the total instead.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9.5 (-115).

The Over is 4-1 in Toronto’s last 5 games after a loss and 6-2 in its last 8 vs. left-handed starters.

The Over has hit in 6 of the last 8 meetings between these teams in Los Angeles and should cash again Sunday with the inconsistent Kikuchi on the mound for Toronto.

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

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (5-3) and Los Angeles Angels (4-3) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Blue Jays won 4-3 as +127 underdogs at the Angels Friday. SS Bo Bichette hit a 3-run HR in the top of the 7th inning as Toronto won its 4th straight game.

The Angels held a 3-1 lead going into the 7th inning of Friday’s loss. The Angels’ lineup went 0 for 21 with the exceptions of OF Mike Trout and DH Shohei Ohtani, losing for just the 2nd time in the last 6 games.

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Blue Jays at Angels projected starters

RHP José Berríos vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Berríos (0-1, 12.71 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 8 ER on 9 H and 2 BB with 7 K in 5 2/3 IP in his debut at the Kansas City Royals Monday.

  • Went 12-7 with a 5.23 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 172 IP across 32 starts in 2022.
  • Career vs. the Angels: 2-4 with a 6.81 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 27 ER) in 7 starts.

Anderson (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He tossed 6 scoreless IP in his debut with 4 H, 2 BB and 4 K at the Oakland Athletics Sunday.

  • Posted a 15-5 record with a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 178 2/3 IP across 28 starts and 2 relief appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022.
  • Only career start vs. Toronto: allowed 2 ER on 8 H and 2 BB with 6 K in 6 IP in a loss June 29, 2016.

Blue Jays at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Angels -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Blue Jays 5

Moneyline

BET ANGELS (-120).

Berríos has struggled in his career vs. the Angels, who should bounce back after a tough loss last time out. The Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 home games and shouldn’t drop back-to-back games at Angel Stadium vs. the Blue Jays. Toronto is just 3-8 in its last 11 road games vs. left-handed starters and should come back down to Earth after an impressive win Friday.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Toronto +1.5 (-190) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Angels moneyline is the safer play. Bet Angels moneyline and/or the total instead.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120).

The Over is 5-2 in Toronto’s last 7 games vs. left-handed starters and 5-2 in Los Angeles’ last 7 vs. right-handed pitching.

The Over has hit in 12 of the last 17 meetings between these teams and should hit again Saturday as Berríos continues to struggle with control.

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

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (4-3) and Los Angeles Angels (4-2) open a 3-game set Friday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. Blue Jays won last season’s series 4-3.

The Blue Jays won 6-3 as -218 favorites at the Kansas City Royals Thursday. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and 2B Cavan Biggio both homered as Toronto won its 3rd straight game to win the series 3-1.

The Angels won 4-3 as -161 favorites at the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani drove in the game-winning run with a single in the 7th inning as Los Angeles took the 3-game series 2-1.

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Blue Jays at Angels projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval

Bassitt (0-1, 24.30 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 9 ER on 10 H and 0 BB with 0 K in 3 1/3 IP in his debut at the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.

  • Went 15-9 with a 3.42 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 181 2/3 IP across 30 starts for the New York Mets in 2022.
  • Career vs. the Angels: 6-3 with a 3.43 ERA (60 1/3 IP, 23 ER) in 10 starts and 2 relief appearances.

Sandoval (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed just 1 ER in his debut with 2 H, 2 BB and 2 K in 5 IP at the Oakland Athletics Saturday.

  • Posted a 6-9 record with a 2.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 148 2/3 IP across 27 starts in 2022.
  • Only career start vs. Toronto: allowed 5 ER on 5 H and 3 BB with 4 K in 3 IP in a no-decision May 29, 2022.

Blue Jays at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Angels 5

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS (+105).

Toronto has been dominant in 3 straight wins and Bassitt is a candidate to bounce back after a horrible debut Sunday. Sandoval should struggle once again vs. this Blue Jays team that is tied with the Chicago White Sox for the 2nd-most hits per game this season (10.57). Toronto is 11-3 in its last 14 series openers and should have no problem scoring runs against Sandoval early.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Toronto +1.5 (-190) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Blue Jays should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120).

The Over is 5-1 in Toronto’s last 6 games vs. left-handed starters and 5-1 in Los Angeles’ last 6 vs. right-handed pitching. These teams have played high-scoring games vs. each other lately, with the Over hitting in 4 of the last 5 meetings, and Friday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (62-51) and Los Angeles Angels (57-58) close out a four-game series Thursday evening. First pitch at Angel Stadium is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Jose Berrios is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. He is 8-5 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 through 133 2/3 IP spanning 22 starts.

  • Making his third start for the Jays after being acquired from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline. Has yielded just 1 ER acrss 12 IP through two starts for Toronto.
  • Current Los Angeles batters own an aggregate .457 OPS against him.

RHP Shohei Ohtani is the projected starter for the Angels. He is 6-1 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 over 86 IP through 16 starts.

  • Owns a 1.79 ERA through 50 1/3 IP at home.
  • Has issued just 1 BB against 23 K over his last four starts with a 1.38 ERA and 0.69 WHIP over that span.

Blue Jays at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Angels +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+115) | Angels +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The Blue Jays are 12-3 over their last 15 games with a 2.51 team ERA and .833 OPS over that stretch.

The Angels lost Wednesday’s game 10-2 and L.A. is 1-4 with a minus-17 run differential over its last 5 games. The Halos offense has really sputtered through much of the second half with a .621 OPS since July 19. That surging Toronto pitching is facing a Halos offense that has been struggling after being a top-10 unit over much of the first half of the season.

Expected ERA figures view Berrios and Ohtani as being very similar. For just about anyone coming into pitch after those two, peg an advantage to Toronto. With the offense added in, the BLUE JAYS (-140) have some value.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Toronto is a robust 22-10 in games decided by 5-plus runs. Bettors wanting to put the risk in the differential and not the outlay may want to back the BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

Tab the series finale with a lean on the UNDER 8.5 (-107). 

The pitching matchup is elite and the Statcast quality-of-contact figures for both clubs indicate their current run levels may be stretched out too much. Both have logged some favorable situational numbers held up by high batting averages on balls in play (the Angels in reaching base as leadoff batters, the Jays as batting with runners in scoring position).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (61-51) and Los Angeles Angels (57-57) meet Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Blue Jays vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Alek Manoah is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old rookie is 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, and 3.3 BB/9 in 52 1/3 IP across 10 starts.

  • Does a good job keeping hard contact under wraps but has also benefited from a .220 batting average on balls in play.
  • Making just his third start since the All-Star break. Has allowed just 2 ER through 12 IP in the second half.

RHP Dylan Bundy is the projected starter for the Angels. He has appeared in 16 games as a starter and four as a reliever. Bundy is 2-8 with a 6.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, and 3.2 BB/9 in 80 2/3 IP.

  • Has held current Toronto batters to an aggregate .678 OPS.
  • Served as a reliever through most of July, but is making his third straight appearance as a starter. Allowed 3 ER over 10 2/3 IP in his previous two starts.

Blue Jays at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:12 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Angels +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (-121) | Angels +1.5 (-101)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The Blue Jays and Angels split a doubleheader Tuesday. The Jays won the nightcap, 4-0, and head into Wednesday with an 11-3 mark over their last 14 games. Toronto owns a 2.55 ERA and .821 OPS over that stretch.

That surging Toronto pitching is facing a Halos offense that has been struggling after being a top-10 unit over much of the first half. The Angels own a mere .628 OPS over their last 22 games.

Manoah has big-time stuff. Strikeout rate-walk rate is a great indicator metric for pitchers, and Manoah owns an elite 19.2% rate over his first 10 MLB starts.

Look for Manoah and the Jays to continue their recent success: BACK THE BLUE JAYS (-200).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Angels are just 4-7 over their last 11 home games. The Blue Jays win a lot of games by field goals and touchdowns (21-10 in games decided by 5-plus runs). BACK THE BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-122).

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS: too many cross signals to parse.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays Game 1 odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (60-50) and Los Angeles Angels (56-56) open a four-game series with a doubleheader Tuesdsay at Angel Stadium. The opener is a makeup of an April 11 game at Toronto (the Blue Jays will bat as the home team) and is slated for a 6:07 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the Angels vs. Blue Jays Game 1 odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chris Rodriguez is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. Rodriguez has appeared in 14 games but this contest will mark just the second start of the season for the 23-year-old rookie. He is 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 9.5 K/9, and 4.6 BB/9 in 25 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 4 runs (3 ER) through 6 IP in his first start Aug. 2 at Texas.
  • Owns a 4.87 ERA across 20 1/3 innings at Double- and Triple-A this season.

LHP Steven Matz is the projected starter for the Blue Jays. He is 9-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, and 2.4 BB/9 in 96 1/3 IP over 19 starts.

  • Is coming off 6 scoreless innings with 1 BB and 8 K against Cleveland in his last start. Owns a 2.70 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break.
  • Los Angeles batters own a small-sample .488 OPS against him.

Angels vs. Blue Jays Game 1 odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Angels +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Blue Jays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (-175) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Angels 2

Money line (ML)

Toronto can mash the baseball as indicated by an MLB-best .786 OPS, but its the Blue Jays’ pitching that has stood out in the club going 10-2 over its last 12 games. Toronto hurlers own a 2.55 ERA and 2.0 BB/9 over those dozen games. Eleven games in that stretch were at home; Tuesday’s doubleheader marks the Jays’ first road action since July 29.

The Angels have also pitched well of late. They own a 3.34 ERA over their last 11 games. However, a slumping offense averaging 2.9 runs per game with a .573 OPS over that stretch has turned that fine ERA into a mere 5-6 record.

Its the record in 1-run games that really creates some potential leverage here. L.A. is 20-9 in 1-run games, and the Angels figure as an under-.500 club. Toronto is just 8-13 in 1-run contests; peg the Blue Jays as being more worthy of a win percentage approaching .600.

The visiting nine acting as the home team is the betting selection in this one but the money line price is too rich: PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The twin-bill rule turns Tuesday’s games into 7-inning affairs, and that makes the ATS play a bit riskier. The Under has some play to it, which makes the Blue Jays’ hurdle all that much higher.

Matz figures as being better than his 4.30 ERA – a .337 batting average on balls in play hasn’t helped – and the lefty’s recent form is solid enough. Give the relief pitching nod to the Jays, and there is some risk of leaving Rodriguez in a few batters too long to save pitching for the long day.

BACK THE BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under (O/U)

In looking at Statcast’s quality-of-contact figures both clubs are a bit overcooked with their overall run production. Both teams have pitched well in recent weeks, and L.A.’s bats have been struggling.

TAKE THE UNDER 7.5 (-107).

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