Toronto Blue Jays vs
Milwaukee BrewersPredictions & Preview

Blue Jays Look to Continue Surge as they Face Brewers in Series Finale

On Wednesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers will finish their three-game series. Chris Bassitt will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Tobias Myers will take the mound for the Brewers. The Brewers won the series opener with a 3-1 victory on Monday. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with a -112 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -103 | Brewers -112
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) | Brewers +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto vs Milwaukee Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt will be starting on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Despite a strong performance in his last outing, where he held the Athletics to one run in eight innings, he was given a no-decision in a game that the Jays lost. Bassitt has a 3.80 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, and a 6-6 record in 73.1 innings of work this season. He has recorded 14 scoreless innings against the Brewers in his career. The Blue Jays are finishing up a road trip and have won three of their last four series. They are three games out of a wildcard spot and have a 3-6 record on the road. Outfielder Daulton Varhso has been one of the Jays' better hitters, with 10 homers and 31 RBIs, but has only one RBI this month. Toronto is averaging 3.91 runs per game and their pitching has a 4.15 ERA, ranking them 29th in the league. With a power ranking of 12, the Blue Jays are currently ranked 25th in offense, 19th in defense, and have a 32-34 record this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to start Tobias Myers on Wednesday after his strong performance in his last outing. Despite his up and down rookie season, Myers has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP with a 2-2 record in 34.2 innings. The Brewers rebounded from a recent slump with wins in Detroit, led by their strong offense. Catcher William Contreras has been a standout player, leading the team in multiple categories. The Brewers rank fifth in runs scored and tenth in ERA. They currently hold a power ranking of 5 and have a record of 39-27.

Toronto Blue Jays Surging While Milwaukee Brewers Struggle Ahead of Match-up

The Toronto Blue Jays have been demonstrating improved performance as of late, securing victories in three of their last four series, including back-to-back road series wins. In contrast, the Milwaukee Brewers have been exhibiting mediocrity, winning just three of their previous seven games leading up to Tuesday's match-up. Notably, Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt has a strong track record of success against the Brewers, having thrown 14 scoreless innings in previous encounters. Bassitt has maintained consistency in recent outings, allowing a mere three runs over the course of his last four games, culminating in a complete game shutout. In contrast, Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers lacks experience and struggled in a recent match-up against the White Sox, conceding five runs.

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