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Blue Jays Poised for Victory Over Slumping Tigers in Thursday Matchup

The Detroit Tigers, who have been struggling recently with a series of losses, will have the opportunity to turn their luck around in a four-game home series against the Toronto Blue Jays starting on Thursday, July 24. Despite currently holding the best record in the American League, the Tigers have faced a tough stretch, losing nine of their last ten games. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, are looking to continue their momentum in their quest to win the AL East. It remains to be seen whether the Tigers can bounce back or if the Blue Jays will continue their successful run.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +115 | Tigers -132
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-188) | Tigers -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 57%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently leading the AL East by three games, boasting a .260 batting average which is the best in MLB. They are 10th in scoring, averaging 4.6 runs per game. George Springer leads the team with 17 home runs and 55 RBI, followed by Bo Bichette with 12 home runs and 57 RBI. Other key contributors include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Alejandro Kirk. Eric Lauer is set to start for Toronto with a 5-2 record, 2.80 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP. In their previous game against the Tigers on May 17, Lauer allowed just one run in three innings. The Blue Jays bullpen ranks sixth in MLB with a 3.52 ERA.

Detroit Tigers

Despite their recent struggles on the field, the Tigers continue to hold a strong lead in the AL Central division. Since the All-Star break, Detroit has struggled offensively, with the worst team batting average in MLB and a low number of home runs. However, on the season, they still maintain respectable statistics in runs per game and home runs. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson lead the team in home runs and RBI. Reese Olson will be on the mound for the Tigers in their upcoming game, where he has had success against Toronto in the past. Although Olson has performed well, Detroit's bullpen has been struggling recently and is ranked 20th in MLB for ERA.

Blue Jays Poised for Victory Over Slumping Tigers in Thursday Matchup

The current performance of the Tigers may raise some concerns regarding their reliability. They are currently ranked last in batting average and OPS since the All-Star break. In contrast, the Blue Jays have demonstrated a strong offense, ranked second in batting average and sixth in OPS during the same period. Additionally, while both teams have quality starting pitchers, Toronto's bullpen has shown greater consistency. Considering these factors, the recommended play for Thursday's game would be on the Blue Jays.

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