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Blue Jays Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Mets in New York

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game series in the Big Apple on Saturday. Toronto comes into the game with a 5-2 record, leading the American League East by a half-game after winning four straight games, including a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals. New York, on the other hand, has had a more inconsistent start to the season with a 3-3 record, alternating between wins and losses in each of their first six games. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays and Griffin Canning for the Mets. New York is favored to win with a -125 opening line. Be sure to check out our in-depth Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Mets prediction for more insights.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +110 | Mets -125
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-198) | Mets -1.5 (+168)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

Toronto vs New York Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have established themselves as a strong offensive team this season, ranking in the top 10 in four major hitting categories. Their hitting prowess is evident as they are 4th in batting average, 6th in on-base percentage, 9th in runs scored, and slugging percentage. Andres Gimenez leads the team in both home runs and RBI, with two other players also contributing with home runs. On the mound, Toronto has shown solid pitching performances with 5th in Quality Starts and a strong leader in strikeouts in Jose Berrios. The team will be relying on Chris Bassitt for their upcoming game, who has an impressive record this season. Overall, with a power ranking of 23, Toronto excels in offense and defense, currently holding a 5-3 record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets are currently ranked 18th in runs scored, 19th in slugging percentage, 21st in on-base percentage, and 27th in batting average. Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso lead the team in home runs, with Alonso also leading in RBI. Off-season acquisition Juan Soto has struggled with only 1 home run and a .238 batting average. On the mound, the Mets are 10th in ERA and will start Griffin Canning, who has a record of 0-1 with a 3.18 ERA. Overall, the Mets have a power ranking of 9, with a strong defense but a struggling offense. They are currently 4-3 and lost 2 out of 3 matchups against Toronto.

Blue Jays Outshine Mets on the Mound and at the Plate in Recent Matchups

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt had a strong season opener against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing just one run on eight hits over six innings. The Blue Jays emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. On the other hand, New York starter Griffin Canning struggled in his last outing, giving up two runs in 5.2 innings during a 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Toronto has been performing well recently, winning five of their last six games and maintaining a winning record against the New York team. The Blue Jays have a strong track record on the road against the Mets, winning four of their last five games at Citifield. Toronto's offense has been impressive, ranking fourth in team batting average and ninth in runs scored and slugging percentage. In contrast, the New York Mets have struggled on the mound, ranking 19th in batting average allowed and 20th in WHIP.

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