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Max Scherzer Expected to Shine as Toronto Blue Jays Face Off Against Chicago Cubs in MLB Action on Thursday

The MLB action continues on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with the Chicago Cubs facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays won the opener 5-1 in their three-game series against the Cubs. This article provides a prediction for the upcoming game, which is set to start at 3:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays are currently slight -112 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.5 runs. Please note that this article was written before Wednesday's results.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +100 | Blue Jays -110
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-182)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 52%.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in recent games, with their second consecutive loss and eighth defeat in 13 games, falling 7.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Their offense, which has been lackluster in August with a .223 batting average and just nine home runs in 328 at-bats, needs to improve despite their strong performance earlier in the season. Pitcher Matthew Boyd is set to start against the Blue Jays, boasting an impressive 11-5 record with a 2.45 ERA this season. Boyd has faced the Blue Jays before, with a 0-3 record and 4.46 ERA in seven career starts, but the Toronto team has only had limited success against him in the past.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays had an impressive victory over the Cubs last Tuesday, out-hitting them 12-4. Key performances included Daulton Varsho going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, Ernie Clement hitting a three-run homer, and Jose Berrios pitching 5.1 scoreless innings. In August, the Blue Jays have maintained a strong offensive performance with a .323/.378/.566 slash line and 21 home runs. They rank seventh in runs scored per game and 22nd in runs allowed. The Blue Jays currently lead the AL East with the best record in the American League. Max Scherzer is set to pitch on Thursday, carrying a solid record and ERA. He has performed well in previous starts and has a positive history against the Cubs, who haven't faced him since 2022.

Max Scherzer Expected to Shine Amidst Team Hitting Challenges and Pitching Struggles

It is anticipated that Max Scherzer will continue his impressive performance as of late. The Cubs have faced challenges in their hitting performance, only managing a .217/.283/.329 slash line with a wRC+ of 75 against right-handed pitchers in the past 10 days. In contrast, the Blue Jays have excelled in their hitting against left-handed pitchers, boasting a .306/.370/.519 slash line with a wRC+ of 148 in 119 plate appearances. Despite a successful season, Matthew Boyd has struggled in his recent starts, allowing eight earned runs in the last three games spanning 17 innings. Keeping the Blue Jays offense at bay will prove to be a considerable challenge for Boyd.

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