Toronto Blue Jays vs
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Blue Jays look to bounce back against Guardians in pivotal matchup, Max Scherzer set to start

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians will face off in the middle game of a three-game series, with the Blue Jays looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the White Sox. Toronto trails first place in the AL East by 3 ½ games, while Cleveland sits 8 ½ games behind first place in the AL Central. Both teams have a number of players out due to injuries. Max Scherzer is set to start for the Blue Jays and Gavin Williams for the Guardians. Toronto is the betting favorite for this matchup. Stay tuned for our in-depth prediction of the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -108 | Guardians -107
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+153) | Guardians +1.5 (-178)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 52%.

Toronto vs Cleveland Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are performing well offensively, ranking fifth in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging percentage. Bo Bichette leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr and George Springer also contributing significantly. The Blue Jays have hit a total of 215 extra base hits in 77 games. On the pitching side, Toronto is ranked 12th in WHIP and 13th in batting average against. Chris Bassitt leads the team in wins and strikeouts, while Jose Berrios has the lowest ERA among starters. Toronto will have Max Scherzer on the mound for their next game. Overall, with a power ranking of 22, the Blue Jays have a balanced performance with a ranking of 14 in offense and 20 in defense, resulting in a record of 41-36 for the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians currently rank 25th in runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage in the MLB. Jose Ramirez leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Kyle Manzardo is second in both categories. Cleveland has only three players with double-digit home runs this season. On the mound, the team ranks 13th in ERA but 27th in Quality Starts. Luis Ortiz leads in strikeouts, and Gavin Williams will start on Wednesday with a 5-3 record and a 3.58 ERA. Overall, the Guardians have a power ranking of 21 with a 39-36 record. They recently went 2-1 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Cleveland Guardians Dominate Toronto Blue Jays in Recent Matchups

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled in six of their last nine games, while the Cleveland Guardians have won four of their last six. Additionally, the Guardians have a strong record against the Blue Jays, winning five out of the last six head-to-head matchups and five out of the last six games at home. Cleveland has excelled in driving in runners in scoring position, ranking second in the league with only 3.03 runners left on base per game, compared to Toronto's 3.64 which puts them in 24th place. Toronto's Max Scherzer will be making just his second start of the season after returning from the injured list. Cleveland's Gavin Williams has performed well in his recent outings, allowing a total of only eight hits and two runs in 10 innings over his last two starts.

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