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Miami Marlins Poised for Upset Against First-Place Toronto Blue Jays in Saturday's Game

In the upcoming game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins, the Blue Jays will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Toronto currently holds the top spot in the AL East but has seen its lead diminish recently. Miami, on the other hand, is trying to climb back in the NL East standings and will be without several key players for the game. Fans are encouraged to read the detailed prediction for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins matchup for more insights and free MLB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -140 | Marlins +118
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+132) | Marlins +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 58%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays currently rank among the top seven in four key hitting categories in the league. They are leading in on-base percentage (.337) and batting average (.267), while ranking fifth in slugging percentage (.428) and seventh in runs scored (625). George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr are tied for the team lead with 21 home runs each, with Bo Bichette leading in RBI with 82. Toronto has a total of 389 extra-base hits in 128 games, including 229 doubles, 9 triples, and 151 home runs. On the pitching side, the Blue Jays are 11th in batting average against (.240), 13th in Quality Starts (48), and 14th in WHIP (1.27), with a team ERA of 4.22. Chris Bassitt leads in wins with 11, while Kevin Gausman has 127 strikeouts and a 3.78 ERA. Jose Berrios will be starting on Saturday with a record of 9-5 and a 4.00 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts this season.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are ranked 10th in batting average at .251 but drop to 17th in slugging percentage at .396, 18th in runs scored with 549, and on-base percentage at .315. Kyle Stowers leads in home runs with 25 but is currently injured, with Agustin Ramirez as the second leader with 18. Stowers also leads in RBI with 73, followed by Otto Lopez with 58 RBI. Miami has only two active players with 56 or more RBI. The team has hit 211 doubles, 23 triples, and 124 home runs for a total of 358 extra base hits in 127 games. On the pitching side, Miami is 19th in WHIP at 1.30, 21st in batting average against at .249, 24th in ERA at 4.52, and 29th in Quality Starts with 27. Sandy Alcantar leads in wins with 7, while Edward Cabrera leads in strikeouts with 126. Janson Junk is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, with a season record of 6-2, a 4.04 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts.

Miami Marlins Poised for Strong Performance Against First-Place Toronto Blue Jays in Saturday's Matchup

Miami is poised to put up a strong performance against the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in Saturday's game, potentially covering the runline. The Marlins have an impressive track record of covering the runline at 74-53, slightly ahead of Toronto at 74-54. Toronto's recent struggles were highlighted by starter Jose Berrios's difficult outing on August 17, where he allowed 10 hits and six runs in just 4.1 innings. In contrast, Miami's starter Janson Junk has shown solid pitching, allowing 17 hits and nine runs in the last 17 innings pitched. Additionally, Miami has a positive head-to-head record against Toronto, winning four of the last six matchups. The Marlins have also performed well against teams from the American League East, winning six of the last eight games in that category.

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