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Cleveland Guardians to Face Toronto Blue Jays in Three-Game Series with Gausman Favored to Outshine Allen

The Cleveland Guardians will face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series starting on Friday night. The Guardians, leading in the AL Central Division, will be taking on the Blue Jays, who are currently fourth in the AL East Division. The pitching matchup features Logan Allen for the Guardians and Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. The game is set to begin at 7:07 PM EST. Toronto is favored to win with the current line opening at -128.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +118 | Blue Jays -130
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-180) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+159)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.

Cleveland vs Toronto Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are on a successful road trip with the third-best record in the American League, currently leading the AL Central Division with a record of 43-23. Despite a recent loss in Cincinnati, the team is 3-2 on the road trip so far. The Guardians will face the Toronto Blue Jays next, starting with struggling pitcher Logan Allen. Although Allen has a 6-3 record, his performance this season has not been as strong as in his rookie year, with an ERA of 5.57 and 14 home runs allowed. In their last game, despite a loss, Allen showed improvement. The team is currently dealing with several key injuries. In terms of statistics, Cleveland is ranked 4th in offense, 5th in defense, and holds a power ranking of 1.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled to climb the standings in the AL East, watching the Orioles and Yankees surge ahead. After a 3-3 road trip, the Jays are preparing to face Cleveland with Kevin Gausman on the mound. Gausman, with a 5-4 record and 4.00 ERA, has shown improvement in recent starts. Key injuries include Kevin Kiermaier, while the team ranks 26th in offense and 18th in defense. In their last matchup, Cleveland went 1-2 against Toronto. For more MLB picks, visit the provided link.

Blue Jays' Gausman poised to outshine struggling Guardians' Allen

Guardians' starting pitcher Allen has struggled this season, particularly with giving up home runs, allowing a total of 14 so far, with five in his last three outings. On the other hand, Blue Jays' starter Kevin Gausman has shown improvement with a recent complete game shutout against the A's. Despite the underperformance of the Blue Jays' offense this season, their lineup has the capability to capitalize on Allen's struggles. Gausman's ability to pitch deep into games further reduces the advantage of the Guardians' bullpen. With an impressive 1.86 ERA in seven home starts this season, Gausman is poised to lead the Blue Jays to a victory on Friday night. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Blue Jays with the money line.

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