The Toronto Blue Jays will play host to the Atlanta Braves at Rogers Centre. The opening pitch is scheduled for 12:37 p.m. ET and this interleague showdown will be shown on FB.
Atlanta Braves vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds
Atlanta (+130) is entering this game as the underdog against Toronto (-140) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this day game at 8.5 runs (-110 for the over and -110 for the under). The game’s current runline odds stand at -170 for taking the Braves +1.5 runs and +150 for the Blue Jays -1.5.
The Blue Jays are 33-39 straight up (SU) and 34-37 against the spread (ATS). The team’s lost 5.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 6.0 units (ATS). Toronto has a – ATS mark over its last seven games and the . The Braves, on the other hand, have gone 43-29 SU this year and are 39-31 ATS. In total, the team’s accumulated 17.7 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 7.2 units ATS. Atlanta is – ATS over its last seven games and the .
Toronto games have an over/under record of 32-31-8 thus far in 2018. Atlanta has an over/under record of 32-35-3.
The right-handed Anibal Sanchez will get the nod for the visiting Braves. Sanchez (3-0, 1.93 ERA) has recorded 32 strikeouts in 37.1 innings so far. This is his first start against Toronto this year. He did make two starts against the team in 2017, compiling a 0-1 record with a 10.13 ERA and eight strikeouts.
The Blue Jays are putting the ball in the left hand of J.A. Happ (8-3, 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP), who’s got 94 strikeouts and 25 walks this season. Happ did not record a start against the Braves in 2017.
Toronto’s pitchers have allowed 4.9 runs per game overall in 2018 as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 4.97, a WHIP of 1.41 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.1. The bullpen has a 4.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.8 K/9.
The Toronto hitters are putting up 4.5 runs per contest, including 4.7 per game over its last 10 games and 4.0 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .256/.311/.482 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Blue Jays’ hitters have been led by third baseman Yangervis Solarte and right fielder Kevin Pillar. Solarte is hitting .259/.314/.482 with 15 home runs, 43 RBIs and 38 runs scored, while Pillar is batting .254 with seven homers, 28 RBIs, 35 runs and 10 steals.
In the other dugout, Atlanta’s pitching staff allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8.59 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.96, along with a WHIP of 1.24.
The Braves offense has slashed .259/.328/.429 on its way to 4.9 runs scored per game this year, including 4.3 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Atlanta’s hitters have been paced by first baseman Freddie Freeman and right fielder Nick Markakis, who’ve collectively swatted 23 home runs. Freeman is slashing .333/.422/.583 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs, 46 runs and six stolen bases. Markakis (.324/.389/.482) has produced eight homers, 44 RBIs and 43 runs scored.
Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Blue Jays, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
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Atlanta has recorded 20 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Toronto has 21 XBH over its last five.
The Braves have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have hit 17 over their last 10.
Atlanta fielders have committed zero errors over their last five games, compared to three errors for Toronto over its last five.
The Braves have won six of their last seven games SU.
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