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Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: July 20, 2024 at 3:07 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Article updated Jul 19, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the second game of a three-game American League series, the Detroit Tigers are facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon. The

Game outlook

In the second game of a three-game American League series, the Detroit Tigers are facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers secured a 5-4 road win in the first game of the series and are currently in fourth place in the AL Central with a 76-86 record. Right-handed pitcher Reese Olson will be starting for the Tigers, who have an ERA of 3.3. The Blue Jays, who are in last place in the AL East with a 79-83 record, will have left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, who has an ERA of 4.42. Toronto opened as the betting favorite at -137, but the current line has shifted to Toronto -117.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +107 | Blue Jays -117

Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-195) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 54%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers secured a 5-4 road win in their recent game, showing some power with home runs from Mark Cahna and Wenceel Perez. Despite some struggles at the plate, the team managed to pull through with a solid pitching performance by Jack Flaherty. Right-hander Reese Olson, with a 4-8 record and a 3.30 ERA, is set to take the mound next. The Tigers currently have a power ranking of 21, with rankings of 18 in offense and 16 in defense, and a season record of 76-86.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are facing challenges this season, as demonstrated by their recent 5-4 loss and their overall ranking of 26. Their offense ranks at 24th, scoring an average of 4.06 runs per game, while their defense ranks at 23rd, giving up an average of 4.75 runs per game. Despite hitting struggles in their last game, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each hitting a home run, the team went hitless with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Chris Bassitt struggled, allowing five runs in 6.2 innings. Veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi will be starting for the Blue Jays, with a 79-83 record, 4.42 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP. Kikuchi has had difficulty keeping the ball in the park, with hitters hitting 16 home runs against him. Detroit has lost their last three matchups against Toronto.

Detroit Tigers hold advantage over Toronto Blue Jays as pitchers struggle

The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays have faced challenges during the current season, with the Tigers demonstrating superior performance compared to the Blue Jays. In the last seven games, starting pitchers Reese Olson and Yusei Kikuchi have exhibited varying levels of success. Olson holds a record of 3-2 with a 4.58 ERA and a 9:40 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 39.1 innings, while Kikuchi holds a record of 1-3 with a 6.42 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP in 33.2 innings. Furthermore, the Tigers have allowed 98 home runs this season, ranking eighth in the league, while the Blue Jays have allowed a league-worst 134 home runs. Considering these factors, it is advised to predict a win for the Toronto Blue Jays to potentially level the series on Saturday afternoon.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Blue Jays archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Blue Jays matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers+121 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays-137 → -125Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-175) → +1.5 (-184)Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays-1.5 (+155) → -1.5 (+163)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Toronto Blue Jays
79-83 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-07-20T02:35:24.953Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-07-19Detroit Tigers 5 · Toronto Blue Jays 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Tigers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 7-3

Detroit Tigers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on July 20, 2024, a 4-run decision in the series. Detroit Tigers' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 6-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-184) spread, Detroit Tigers covered, while the 10 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -137Loss
  • JtmcentireTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +121Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -137Loss
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +121Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -137Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -137Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +121Win
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -137Loss
  • TjwinsMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +121Win
  • RoycejacobsMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -137Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +121Win
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +119Win
  • BrycetTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • TphamMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +119Win
  • Philly267Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -135Loss
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +119Win
  • Covers
Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -135
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  • 1735203231Total · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +120Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -131Loss
  • StevedMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -131Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -132Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +119Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win