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Guardians Look to Extend Dominance Over Blue Jays in Thursday Matchup at Progressive Field

On Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. The Guardians have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning 6 out of the last 10 games against the Blue Jays. Both teams have had a tendency to hit the over in those matchups. Kevin Gausman will start for the Blue Jays with a 4.6 ERA, while Tanner Bibee will take the mound for the Guardians with a 3.86 ERA. Cleveland opens as the betting favorite at -110 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +100 | Guardians -110
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+144) | Guardians +1.5 (-184)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 52%.

Toronto vs Cleveland Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays recently lost two out of three games against Chicago. Their overall record is 42-36. In their upcoming game against Cleveland, they will start right-hander Kevin Gausman, who has a 5-6 record with a 4.60 ERA this season. Despite not being top contenders, the Blue Jays have made some solid signings and have a strong lineup with players like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They currently rank 15th in runs scored and have a 4.17 ERA. There are no new injuries reported for their upcoming game. Overall, Toronto is ranked 22nd in power rankings, 15th in offense, and 19th in defense.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians won two of three games in their previous series against the Athletics and will be turning to righty Tanner Bibee in their upcoming game against Toronto. Despite a recent 4-6 record, the team remains experienced and talented, with a starting rotation that has shown promise. The Guardians made some offseason trades, resulting in a relief group that has been inconsistent and a lineup lacking depth. However, the team's overall talent makes them a challenging opponent. No new injuries have been reported for Thursday's game. Toronto has a recent 2-1 record against Cleveland and the Guardians currently have a power ranking of 21, ranking 25th in offense and 12th in defense.

Breaking down the Blue Jays vs Guardians matchup: Expert analysis and predictions for the impending showdown in the American League

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