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The San Francisco Giants (45-48) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (42-50) to Oracle Park Thursday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 3:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Giants lost to the Blue Jays 10-6 Wednesday, but did come out on top 4-3 on Tuesday.
The Giants have closed as a moneyline and run-line favorite in both games. San Francisco is just 1-3 in its last 4, having lost 2 of 3 on the road against the Cleveland Guardians in the series prior. The Giants are 26-20 at home and 45-48 against the spread (ATS).
The Blue Jays, who have won 3 of their last 4 games, have had their offense erupt, scoring 5 or more runs in each win. Toronto won 2 of 3 on the road against the Seattle Mariners in the series prior. It is just 3-4 over its last 7 though. The Blue Jays are 21-26 on the road and 44-48 ATS.
Blue Jays at Giants projected starters
RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Jordan Hicks
Gausman (6-8, 4.64 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 97 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER (2 R), 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 2-1 road loss to the Seattle Mariners Friday
- 2024 away splits: 5-3, 2.31 ERA (50 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.01 WHIP, 5 HR, 9.6 K/9 in 9 starts
- Career vs. Giants: 0-2, 3.38 ERA (16 IP, 6 ER), 9 H, 0 HR, 9 BB, 27 K in 2 starts
Hicks (6-8, 4.64 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 90 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER (3 R), 8 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 3-1 road loss to the Atlanta Braves on July 3
- 2024 home splits: 2-2, 3.12 ERA (49 IP, 17 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 6 HR, 6.8 K/9 in 9 starts
- Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-2, 16.50 ERA (6 IP, 11 ER), 10 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 4 K in 4 appearances (1 start)
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Blue Jays at Giants odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Giants -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+172) | Giants +1.5 (-210)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)
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Blue Jays at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 4, Blue Jays 3
Moneyline
BET GIANTS (-120).
The Blue Jays are 1-4 in Gausman’s last 5 starts, and they are just 3-4 over their last 7 games. Toronto hasn’t fared well on the road this season either. The Blue Jays are the 6th-worst team in the MLB following a win at 15-25, which they are here.
The Giants, who are 6-3 over their last 9 at home, have a solid starting option and have scored at least 4 runs in 6 straight games. Their offense has been consistent as well. At these odds, take GIANTS (-120).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
The Giants, as a run-line underdog, are far, far too expensive (-210) to take here, especially given how well Gausman has pitched on the road. However, the Blue Jays are too risky as a run-line favorite as well.
Ultimately, avoid a run line play.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (-102).
The Giants have gone Under in 4 of their last 7 games. Even in 2 of those 3 in which the Over did hit, it only exceeded the projected total by 0.5 runs.
The Blue Jays, who are 44-46-2 O/U on the season, have gone Under in 3 of their last 6. They have struggled offensively, scoring 3 runs or fewer in 4 of their last 7 games and 5 runs or fewer in 6 of those 7. Gausman has 9 road starts and only 2 in which the Blue Jays have allowed more than 3.
While the Giants on the moneyline is the best play, also take UNDER 7.5 (-102) given the quality of pitchers taking the mound.
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