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Guardians vs Blue Jays: Cleveland Favored to Win as They Face Toronto in Clash of Recent Successes

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Guardians and the Blue Jays as they continue their three-game series. The Guardians recently won against Minnesota, while the Blue Jays secured a victory against Boston. The starting pitchers will be Gavin Williams for the Guardians and Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the favored team with a -136 opening line that has remained steady. Stay tuned for the outcome of the opening game of the set at Rogers Centre Friday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +121 | Blue Jays -136
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-170) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+149)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 58%.

Cleveland vs Toronto Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland dropped the opening game of their series against the Twins but rallied to win the final three games, finishing with an 18-13 record on the year. In their last game, Jhonkensy Noel hit a home run and Angel Martinez had the winning RBI in extra innings. Ben Lively had a strong pitching performance, but Kolby Allard earned the win in relief. Gavin Williams will start the next game for the Guardians, looking to improve on his recent performance. Cleveland is currently ranked 22nd in power rankings, with their offense ranked 23rd and defense ranked 23rd as well.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Boston Red Sox in the rubber game of a three-game series at home. The team currently holds a 15-16 record and is positioned third in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by three games. Standout performances included Nathan Lukes gathering two hits, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting his fourth home run, and Daulton Varsho hitting his second. Pitcher Jose Berrios showcased a strong outing, while Mason Fluharty earned the win and Yimi Garcia secured his second save of the year. Kevin Gausman is set to start for the Blue Jays in their upcoming game, sporting a 2-3 record with a 4.50 ERA this season. The team is ranked 25th in offense and 21st in defense, with a power ranking of 26. Toronto has recently dominated Cleveland, winning all three matchups.

Cleveland Guardians Set to Take on Toronto Blue Jays in Clash of Recent Successes

Both teams came into Friday's game with recent success - Cleveland had won three consecutive games and Toronto had secured back-to-back victories. Despite both starting pitchers struggling in their previous outings and facing challenges at the start of the season, they are determined to improve their performances. The teams have faced difficulties both offensively and defensively, with inconsistency in their overall play. Williams has shown promise in his previous encounter against the Blue Jays and is expected to bounce back in this matchup. The Guardians have the upper hand in this game, as Gausman has been struggling lately, providing Cleveland with an opportunity to capitalize on his performance issues.

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