Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cleveland Guardians are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a series opener at home on Friday at 7:10 PM Eastern. The teams have split their last four games
Game outlook
The Cleveland Guardians are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a series opener at home on Friday at 7:10 PM Eastern. The teams have split their last four games with two wins each. Blue Jays' (ERA: ) will start on the mound, while Guardians' (ERA: 5.8) will be the starting pitcher. Cleveland is the betting favorite with a -120 opening line that has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +100 | Guardians -120
Spread: Blue Jays 0 (-47) | Guardians 0 (-8)
Total: Over/Under 9.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 55%.
Toronto Blue Jays
In the recent game against the Red Sox, Toronto was swept as they dropped game three with a final score of 3-7. The Blue Jays tallied 10 hits, with three players logging multiple hits. Kevin Kiermaier got the only RBI, while other runs came off errors. Kevin Gausman started the game, allowing four runs over 5.2 innings and striking out four. Toronto's pitching staff has an ERA of 4.12, placing them in the bottom half of the league. They have performed better on the road with a lower ERA of close to 4.00. The Blue Jays have struggled in night games and have a high K/BB ratio. Their June ERA is consistent with their season average, with a slight improvement in the number of walks issued. Offensively, Toronto ranks 27th in the league, with a below-average batting average. They have struggled with hitting home runs and driving runners home. Toronto's power ranking is 12, with a record of 79-83 this season.