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Blue Jays Dominate Tigers, Extend Lead in AL East: Can Detroit Bounce Back in Upcoming Matchup?

In their upcoming matchup on Friday, July 25, the Detroit Tigers will aim to bounce back from a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays secured an 11-4 victory in the previous game, with pitcher Eric Lauer delivering a strong performance by limiting the Tigers to just one earned run over eight innings. Detroit will need to regroup and make adjustments in order to compete effectively in the upcoming contest.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -116 | Tigers +104
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+140) | Tigers +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 54%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tigers with a convincing 11-4 victory, extending their lead in the AL East to 4.5 games. The team currently boasts a .262 batting average, the best in MLB, and ranks eighth in scoring with an average of 4.7 runs per game. George Springer leads the team with 17 home runs and ranks second in RBI with 55. Bo Bichette leads the club in RBI with 59 and has added 13 home runs. Other key contributors include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Alejandro Kirk. Jose Berrios is set to start for Toronto, with a strong bullpen ranking sixth in MLB with a 3.52 ERA backing him up.

Detroit Tigers

Despite their strong position in the AL Central standings, the Detroit Tigers have struggled in recent games, losing 10 out of their last 11. Their team batting average since the All-Star break is .197, ranking them third worst in the MLB. Overall, the Tigers have a .249 batting average for the season, ranking them 14th in the league. They are seventh in runs scored per game with an average of 4.8 and rank 10th in home runs with 129. Riley Greene leads the team with 25 home runs and 79 RBI, followed by Spencer Torkelson with 22 homers and 60 RBI. Keider Montero is set to pitch in the upcoming game with a record of 4-2, 4.28 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP. The Tigers' bullpen has been struggling, currently ranked 21st in the MLB with a 4.13 ERA.

Blue Jays Soar Past Struggling Tigers in American League Standings

The Blue Jays and Tigers are currently experiencing different levels of success, with Toronto now leading Detroit by 1.5 games in the overall American League standings. Detroit has struggled recently, losing 10 out of their last 11 games, while Toronto has been excelling with a record of 16-4 in their last 20 games, the best in the league. Additionally, Toronto has proven to be the most profitable team for sports bettors in Major League Baseball this season. Considering all factors, including offensive performance and bullpen strength, the recommended choice would be to support Toronto in the upcoming games.

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