Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The Blue Jays, currently 3rd in the AL East, have won six
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The Blue Jays, currently 3rd in the AL East, have won six of their last seven games, while the Royals, 2nd in the AL Central, have lost two of their last three. Both teams will be missing several key pitchers for the matchup. Yusei Kikuchi and Brady Singer will be the starting pitchers for Toronto and Kansas City, respectively. Toronto is the favored team according to the opening line of -110. Please note that this information was provided prior to Sunday's games. For expert picks and winning strategies, check out our services.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays -110 | Royals -105
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+150) | Royals +1.5 (-175)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 52%.
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays have turned their season around with six wins in their last seven games. However, their statistics are still below average, both at the plate and on the mound. The team has a batting average of .236, a slugging percentage of .373, and has scored just 83 runs. Daulton Varsho leads in home runs with five, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has three. Justin Turner and Varsho lead in RBI with 11 each. Toronto has hit 38 doubles, one triple, and 18 home runs in 21 games. On the pitching side, the team is 5th in Quality Starts, 22nd in batting average allowed, and 24th in both WHIP and team ERA. Yusei Kikuchi leads in strikeouts, Jose Berrios in wins, and ERA for starters. The team has a power ranking of 24, ranked 21 in offense, 13 in defense, and has a record of 12-10 this season.