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Blue Jays to Face Diamondbacks in Final Game of Interleague Series - Gausman to Start for Toronto

The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays will face off in the final game of their interleague series on Thursday afternoon in Toronto. Arizona is looking to stay competitive in the NL West, while Toronto is chasing the Yankees in the AL East. Ryne Nelson will start for the Diamondbacks, while Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays. The game is set for 3:05 PM EST, with Toronto opening as the favorite at -137. Stick around for more details on this matchup and for tips on maximizing your bets.

Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks +121 | Blue Jays -137
  • Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-168) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+148)
  • Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 58%.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks started the season strong but have recently dropped back to fourth place in the NL West Division. After a tough loss to the Blue Jays, they are now near the .500 mark and will be sending Ryne Nelson to the mound in their upcoming game. Nelson has had a mix of performances this season, with a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 4.14. The team is dealing with some key injuries, including RP Cristian Mena, RP AJ Puk, RP Kendall Graveman, and OF Cristian Pache. Despite ranking 4th in offense, the Diamondbacks are struggling in defense, allowing an average of 5.15 points per game. Overall, the team is 36-37 this season and looking to bounce back as they continue to compete in a tough division.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently in contention in the AL East, just three games behind the Yankees. They recently pulled off a thrilling walk-off win against the Diamondbacks with back-to-back home runs from Bo Bichette and Addison Barger. The team has a power ranking of 8 and ranks #14 for offense, scoring an average of 4.26 runs per game. The Jays will have veteran righty Kevin Gausman on the mound for the series finale on Thursday afternoon. Gausman has a record of 5-5 with an ERA of 4.08 and has been reliable with seven quality starts this season. The Blue Jays have won four of his last five starts. Key injuries for the team include RP Nick Sandlin, RF Nathan Lukes, and SP Hayden Juenger. Arizona has recently had the upper hand against Toronto, winning their last three matchups.

Veteran Gausman gives Blue Jays pitching edge against Diamondbacks

The Toronto Blue Jays will have a significant advantage on the pitching mound with veteran Gausman facing Nelson in an upcoming game on Thursday afternoon. Gausman boasts a strong record of 3-1 in six home starts, accompanied by a solid ERA of 3.31. In contrast, Nelson has struggled away from home this season, evident in his high ERA of 7.50. Additionally, the Blue Jays have an impressive home record of 23-13 as they head into game two of the series on Wednesday, while the Diamondbacks have suffered two consecutive losses prior to Tuesday night's game. Despite both teams performing similarly at the plate, with the D-Backs hitting .254 and the Blue Jays at .253, the edge in pitching lies with Gausman. Ultimately, the recommendation is to take the Blue Jays with the money line for this game.

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