Arizona Diamondbacks vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-39) will be aiming to secure sole possession of first place in the NL West standings when they face the Toronto Blue Jays
Game outlook
On Friday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks (52-39) will be aiming to secure sole possession of first place in the NL West standings when they face the Toronto Blue Jays (50-21) in the Rogers Centre stadium for the first game of their three-game interleague series. Ryne Nelson with an ERA of 5.19 will start for the Diamondbacks and the Blue Jays have yet to announce theirs. Toronto is currently favored to win, opening at -178 and the line now stands at -170. During their last 10 meetings, the Diamondbacks and the Blue Jays have split the series.
Blue Jays Look to Secure Second Win in a Row Heading into All-Star Break
The Blue Jays have been in top form heading into the All-Star break, winning four of their last five games. As they face the Diamondbacks, they hope to continue this strong record by securing their second win in a row and fifth win in their last six games. Toronto averages 4.51 runs per game, with a .259 batting average that ranks seventh in the league and a .326 on base percentage that places them tenth. Their .415 slugging percentage makes them twelfth in the MLB. Bo Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .317 batting average and 15 home runs, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tops the team with 58 RBI. Moreover, their pitching staff has done well, allowing 4.13 runs a game, including a .241 batting average against which places them tenth in the league. With a 3.85 ERA and 1.24 WHIP (fifth in the league), it's crucial for their pitchers to perform well if they want to secure the victory.