Toronto Blue Jays vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

Blue Jays Favored to Win Interleague Series Against Cardinals, Berrios to Start

The Blue Jays and Cardinals are set to begin a three game interleague series, with Toronto starting Jose Berrios and St. Louis starting Andre Pallante. The Blue Jays are currently the betting favorites in this matchup. The game is scheduled for a 7:45 EST first pitch. Stay tuned for the Blue Jays vs. Cardinals prediction and be sure to check out our winning picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -112 | Cardinals -103
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+154) | Cardinals +1.5 (-177)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto vs St. Louis Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into their upcoming series with positive momentum, having won their last four games. They currently hold second place in the AL East, but are in a tight race with Tampa Bay. George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played key roles in Saturday's 5-4 win against the Twins, with Springer hitting his 10th home run of the season and Guerrero contributing with two hits and an RBI-single. Bo Bichette leads the team in hits and RBIs while batting leadoff. Pitcher Jose Berrios, with a 2-2 record, has been instrumental in the team's recent success. Overall, the Blue Jays are ranked 16th in offense, 18th in defense, and hold a 35-29 record this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently performing well in their series against the NL West leading Dodgers, having won the first two games heading into Sunday. The team is in second place in the NL Central, trailing the Cubs by four games and leading the Brewers by 1.5 games. In Saturday's game, Nolan Arenado hit the game-winning RBI-single in the 9th inning, securing a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers. Arenado, a key player for the Cardinals, typically plays third base and has contributed seven home runs and 32 RBIs this season. Masyn Winn, a young shortstop on the team, had two hits in Saturday's game and has added six home runs and 21 RBIs this season. Lars Nootbar leads the team with eight home runs while batting leadoff as the left fielder. Pitcher Andre Pallante, set to make his 13th start for the Cardinals, has a 4-3 record and an ERA of 4.91 with 44 strikeouts and 23 walks. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 10 and rank 7th in offense, scoring an average of 4.70 points per game, and 17th in defense, giving up an average of 4.21 points per game. Overall, St. Louis has a record of 36-28 and has recently defeated Toronto in three consecutive matchups.

Toronto poised for victory on the back of strong pitching and power hitting

Both teams enter this game with recent series wins, however, Toronto appears to have the advantage with their stronger pitching and power hitting options. Toronto's Berrios has been performing better than Pallante, with a lower ERA of 3.67 compared to 4.91 and a superior strikeout to walk ratio of 70-30 versus 44-23. Additionally, Toronto's lineup boasts power hitters like Springer and Guerrero who are performing well. On the other hand, Pallante struggled in his last outing, giving up seven runs in less than five innings. Based on these factors, Toronto is predicted to secure a win on the road.Therefore, the recommendation is to support Toronto for the win.

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