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Playoff Hopefuls Diamondbacks and Blue Jays Face Off in Interleague Battle

In this Diamondbacks at Blue Jays prediction, two playoff hopefuls will face off in an interleague battle in Toronto. The Diamondbacks, currently in fourth place in the NL West Division, will be led by lefty Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. The Blue Jays, who have dropped to third place in the AL East, will counter with Eric Lauer as their starting pitcher. With Toronto opening as the betting favorite at -111, it is sure to be a competitive matchup with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM EST. Stay tuned for more insights and betting recommendations to help increase your bankroll.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -103 | Blue Jays -111
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-210) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+177)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Arizona vs Toronto Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks arrived in Toronto after a good stretch of baseball, winning four of their last five games to move a game over .500. Their four-game winning streak was snapped by the San Diego Padres, with starter Merrill Kelly struggling in a losing effort. Veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will start game two of the series for the Diamondbacks, with a record of 2-3 on the season. Arizona is ranked 19th in power rankings, with a strong offense but struggling defense. Key injuries include a number of relief pitchers and outfielder Cristian Pache.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering their series against the Diamondbacks on a downward trend after being swept by the Phillies over the weekend. They were outscored 22-6 in the series, with Sunday's game seeing starter Jose Berrios struggle on the mound. The Blue Jays have not yet named a starter for the second game of the series after placing Bowden Francis on the disabled list. Options include veteran lefty Yariel Rodriguez and minor leaguers Easton Lucas and Jake Bloss. Several key players are out due to injuries, impacting the team's performance. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked #16 for offense, #19 for defense, with an overall record of 38-33. Arizona recently went 1-2 in their matchups against Toronto.

Diamondbacks Prepare to Dominate Blue Jays with Rodriguez on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks have chosen Rodriguez as their starting pitcher for Wednesday's game, potentially against a bullpen-heavy lineup from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are currently in a downturn, having lost three consecutive games prior to the start of this series on Tuesday night. In contrast, the Diamondbacks have seen an offensive resurgence, scoring 28 runs in their last four victories. This offensive prowess will be advantageous against the Blue Jays' call-up pitcher on Wednesday. With over 100 home runs already this season, the Diamondbacks are poised to deliver powerful hits during the upcoming game. While Rodriguez's performance this season has been lackluster, his familiarity with Toronto's grounds from his time with the Red Sox may work in his favor. Based on the analysis, it is advisable to bet on the Diamondbacks to win.

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