The Toronto Blue Jays (32-27) and New York Mets (30-29) close out a 3-game series in the Big Apple Sunday. First pitch from Citi Field is slated for 1:40 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 2-0
The Blue Jays look to sweep the Mets after winning 3-0 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday. Toronto has won 3 straight and 5 of their last 6 games and held their opponents to just 8 runs over that span.
After sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field to start their 6-game homestand, the Mets have dropped their last 2 games and have only scored 1 run over their last 20 innings.
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Blue Jays at Mets projected starters
LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. RHP Kodai Senga
Kikuchi (6-2, 4.47 ERA) makes his 12th start and 1st career start against the Mets. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 56 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 4 K in a 7-2 home victory vs Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday
- Day games this season: 3-0, 3.67 ERA, .278 Opponent BA, 11 ER in 5 starts (26 1/3 IP)
- Has allowed at least 1 HR in 5 of his last 6 starts
Senga (5-3, 3.44 ERA) makes his 11th start and 1st career start vs. the Blue Jays. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 55 innings.
- Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 9 K in a 2-0 home victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday
- Home starts this season: 3-1, 1.20 ERA, .136 Opponent BA, 4 ER in 5 starts (30 IP)
Blue Jays at Mets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Mets -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-185) | Mets -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Blue Jays at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 5, Mets 2
Moneyline
I’ll back the BLUE JAYS (+105) to finish the sweep at Citi Field on Sunday. Toronto is 10-5 in interleague games this season. The Mets are 8-14 against left-handed pitchers this season.
Run line/Against the spread
Even though I have Toronto securing the win, the Mets should keep this game competitive. That being said, taking the run line in favor of Toronto +1.5 (-185) isn’t advised at the current odds.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (-105)
This game will be a pitching duel for at least the 1st 5 innings. These two pitchers have been solid most of the season and that should continue on Sunday. The bullpens will be the determining factor on whether this game stays Under. The Blue Jays have been Under in 4 of their last 5 and the Mets have been Under in their last 4.
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