Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in an interleague matchup at Wrigley Field. The Cubs currently hold a 3-2 home win advantage in the series
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in an interleague matchup at Wrigley Field. The Cubs currently hold a 3-2 home win advantage in the series and are looking for a sweep. Bowden Francis will be starting for the Blue Jays with a 4.92 ERA, while rookie Shota Imanaga will take the mound for the Cubs with a 3.16 ERA. Chicago is the betting favorite at -182 and the line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +161 | Cubs -182
Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-144) | Cubs -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 65%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently struggling in the AL East, sitting in last place and facing a 15.5 game deficit in the division and a 10.5 game gap in the AL Wild Card race. Their offense has been lackluster, ranking 20th in the league with a .696 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.15 runs per game. The team ranks 29th in the majors with 115 total home runs. However, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a standout performer, boasting impressive stats at the plate. On the pitching side, right-hander Bowder Francis has had a rough season with a 4.92 ERA in 56.2 innings of work. Despite their struggles, the Blue Jays are looking to improve their performance in order to potentially impact the outcome of the season. Their power ranking currently stands at 22, with a 21st ranking in offense and a 25th ranking in defense. They currently hold a record of 57-66 this season.