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Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Article updated May 18, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays are set to conclude their three-game series north of the border, with each team looking to secure a series win. Detroit won the

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays are set to conclude their three-game series north of the border, with each team looking to secure a series win. Detroit won the opening game of the series, but Toronto evened things up with a walk-off victory in a low-scoring game on Saturday. Jackson Jobe will be on the mound for the Tigers, while Jose Berrios will start for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the current betting favorite at -118. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in the rubber game of the series.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +102 | Blue Jays -118

Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-192) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+167)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 54%.

Detroit Tigers

Detroit suffered a tough loss in walk-off fashion, dropping their record to 30-16 on the season. The Tigers managed only four hits in the game, with Spencer Torkelson hitting a solo homer for their lone run. Pitcher Reese Olson had a strong outing, throwing six scoreless innings but did not factor in the decision. Jackson Jobe will take the mound for his eighth start of the season, coming off a win in his last outing. With a power ranking of 2, Detroit is currently ranked 4th in offense and 7th in defense, with a season record of 76-86.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays rallied to pick up a victory against the Detroit Tigers, evening the series. They entered the game with a second-place standing in the AL East, four games behind the Yankees. Ernie Clement played a key role in the win, scoring the tying and winning runs. Pitcher Jose Berrios will take the mound for his 10th start of the year, with a record of 1-1 and a 4.33 ERA. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 22nd for offense and 23rd for defense. Detroit recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

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Tigers Have Upper Hand in Potential Series Victory Against Blue Jays

The previous two games resulted in closely contested one-run matches, with each team securing a victory in games that could have swung either way. Jobe has been grappling with control issues recently, but his upcoming matchup against Toronto presents an opportunity for him to showcase his skills against a team he has not faced before. Berrios, on the other hand, has only been a deciding factor in two out of his nine starts this season. The Blue Jays have shown inconsistency in their offensive performance, whereas the Tigers, despite their setbacks in the previous game, possess the ability to produce substantial runs quickly. Therefore, Detroit has the upper hand in this forthcoming match, indicating a potential series victory as they head into the rubber game.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Blue Jays archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Blue Jays matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers+100 → +108Moved
  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays-117 → -126Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-192) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays-1.5 (+167) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-2-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Toronto Blue Jays
79-83 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-05-18T10:14:19.042Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-05-17Detroit Tigers 1 · Toronto Blue Jays 2
  • 2025-05-16Detroit Tigers 5 · Toronto Blue Jays 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Tigers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

Detroit Tigers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on May 18, 2025, a 1-run decision in the series. Detroit Tigers' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-190) spread, Detroit Tigers covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BrycetTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss