The Toronto Blue Jays are gunning for their fourth straight win as they play host to the Atlanta Braves at Rogers Centre. Fox Sports Southeast will broadcast this interleague showdown and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.
Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays Odds
Atlanta (+100) is entering this game as the underdog against Toronto (-110) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this one at 9.5 runs (-115 for the under and -105 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at -210 for the Braves +1.5 runs and +175 for the Blue Jays -1.5.
The Blue Jays are 33-38 straight up (SU) and 34-37 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 5.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 6.0 units (ATS). Toronto has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Braves are 42-29 SU and have gone 39-31 ATS. In total, the team’s accumulated 17.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 7.2 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Toronto games have an over/under record of 32-31-8 so far in 2018. The Braves have an over/under record of 32-35-3.
Mike Soroka is getting the nod for Atlanta. Soroka is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA and 19 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Blue Jays this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Blue Jays are sending lefty Jaime Garcia (2-5, 5.71 ERA) to the mound. Garcia has 54 strikeouts and 28 walks to his credit, as well as a 1.56 WHIP. Garcia did not record a start against the Braves in 2017.
As a unit, Toronto’s pitching staff has allowed 4.8 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 4.89, a WHIP of 1.40 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.2. The bullpen has a 3.96 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.9 K/9.
The Toronto hitters have put up 4.5 runs per outing, including 4.8 per game over its last 10 games and 3.4 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .242/.299/.435 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Blue Jays’ hitters have been led by third baseman Yangervis Solarte and right fielder Kevin Pillar. Solarte is hitting .258/.312/.480 with 15 home runs, 41 RBIs and 38 runs scored, while Pillar is hitting .254 with seven homers, 28 RBIs, 34 runs and 10 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.24 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.65 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.03, along with a WHIP of 1.23.
Braves hitters have slashed .258/.327/.424 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this season, including 3.3 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Atlanta’s offense has been led by right fielder Nick Markakis and first baseman Freddie Freeman, who have combined to swat 23 home runs. Markakis is slashing .327/.389/.488 with eight home runs, 44 RBIs and 42 runs scored. Freeman is hitting .337/.427/.585 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs, 46 runs and six stolen bases.
The Braves have gained 3.8 units and are 10-13 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over’s hit in 13 of those games, compared to 10 that’ve hit the under against ies.
Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Blue Jays, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
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Betting Notes
The under has cashed in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
The Braves have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have hit 18 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 five of their last six games SU.
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