Chicago vs Toronto Blue Jays Predictions August 13, 2023: J. Taillon vs H. Ryu

Game outlook

The game kicks off at 1:37pm ET on Sunday at Rogers Centre. The Chicago Cubs (60-56 SU and 62-54 RL) and Toronto Blue Jays (65-53 SU and 55-63 RL) will take the field on Sunday at Rogers Centre for a 1:37 p.m. ET match. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-6 record, 5.17 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) will be opposing Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (79-83 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP). Toronto is the betting favorite opening at -135 and the line hasn't moved.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 8/13/2023 @ 1:37pm EST

Where: Rogers Centre Stadium Cubs vs Blue Jays Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs +123 | Blue Jays -135

Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-167) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+147)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.

Chicago Cubs

Chicago is showing promising signs heading into the playoffs. An average of 5.07 runs per game, a .756 OPS, 141 long balls, and 100 stolen bases all place in the top half of the league in their respective categories. On defense, they have posted a 4.14 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP with 50 quality starts, the 8th most in the league. With pitcher James Taillon leading the pack, the Cubs are 60-56 and have a power ranking of 2 in the NL Central, only 2 points behind Milwaukee and tied with Cincinnati. Taillon has won four straight starts and five of his last six. Average Runs Per Game: 5.07 (5th in league) OPS: .756 (9th in league) Home Runs: 141 (12th in league) Stolen Bases: 100 (6th in league) ERA: 4.14 (15th in league) WHIP: 1.28 (16th in league) Quality Starts: 50 (8th in league) Power Ranking: 2 (2 behind Milwaukee, tied with Cincinnati) Record: 60-56