Toronto Blue Jays vs
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Blue Jays to Face Royals at Kauffman Stadium with Berrios on the Mound

The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday with first pitch at 1:10 p.m. CT. Toronto is starting right-hander Jose Berrios, who boasts an impressive 4-0 record with a 0.85 ERA this season. Kansas City will counter with left-hander Cole Ragans, who has a 0-2 record with a 4.32 ERA. The Royals are the betting favorite at -120 with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +102 | Royals -120
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-205) | Royals -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 55%.

Toronto vs Kansas City Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown improvement recently, winning seven of their last ten games. Despite their talent, the team has struggled to maintain consistency. Currently ranking 13th in OBP, 17th in OPS, 21st in home runs, and 22nd in RBI, the Blue Jays pitching staff also ranks in the bottom half of the league. On Thursday, Berríos will start for Toronto, having performed well in his recent outings. The team's power ranking is 22, with rankings of 21 in offense and 17 in defense. Toronto has a record of 13-11 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit to take the lead in the fifth inning. The Royals have been a surprising team in the 2024 season, with solid offensive and pitching stats. Left-handed pitcher Ragans will start for the Royals in their upcoming game. Despite some inconsistent performances, Ragans has shown flashes of excellence on the mound. The Royals currently rank 4th in power rankings and boast a strong offense and defense. Toronto struggled in their recent matchups against Kansas City, going 1-2. For more MLB winners, consider checking out our Expert Picks.

Blue Jays Run Line Favored in Matchup Against Kansas City

I am selecting the Blue Jays run line for tomorrow's match against the Kansas City team. Ragan had a challenging previous start and will now be up against a Toronto team currently performing well, especially against left-handed pitchers. The Blue Jays have a notable advantage in pitching with Berríos taking the mound. In contrast, Kansas City has been struggling, scoring three or fewer runs in seven of their last eleven games. I anticipate a strong performance from Berríos and a successful outcome for the Blue Jays, who have a 3-1 run line record as road favorites in 2024.

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