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Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Win Saturday Afternoon Matchup Against St. Louis Cardinals in Interleague Series

In the midst of a three-game interleague series, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre for a Saturday afternoon matchup. Following a 4-3 walk-off win by the Blue Jays in 11 innings on Friday, the Cardinals, currently third in the NL Central with a 74-73 record, are sending Kyle Gibson to the mound, while the last place Blue Jays in the AL East with a 70-78 record will have Jose Berrios as their starting pitcher. With Gibson holding a 4.2 ERA and Berrios with a 3.52 ERA, Toronto opens as the betting favorite at -130 with no line movement.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +114 | Blue Jays -130
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-184) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis vs Toronto Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are striving to secure a spot in the playoffs, but faced a setback with a 4-3 11-inning road loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite hitting well, going 12-for-44 at the plate with two walks and six strikeouts, the team struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 2-for-19 and leaving 12 men on base. Thomas Saggese hit his first career home run and Pedro Pages added a stolen base. Pitcher Erick Fedde had a decent performance, pitching five innings and allowing three runs. Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson, with an 8-6 record and a 4.20 ERA, will be starting for the Cardinals in their upcoming game. The team ranks 24th in offense, averaging 4.11 runs per game, and 19th in defense, allowing an average of 4.52 runs per game. They currently hold a 74-73 record this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have been striving for success in the final weeks of the season, with a recent 4-3 11-inning walk-off win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The team had a strong offensive performance, going 10-for-38 with three walks and seven strikeouts. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a key double in the fourth inning, and George Springer also contributed with a stolen base. Kevin Gausman pitched well, allowing only two runs in seven innings. Righty Jose Berrios will be starting the next game for the Blue Jays, with a record of 15-9 and a 3.52 ERA. Despite some struggles, Berrios is coming off a strong performance against the Atlanta Braves. The Blue Jays are currently ranked 3rd in power rankings but are #20 for offense and #22 for defense, with a 69-78 overall record. St. Louis has recently gone 1-2 in their matchups against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Win Game Against St. Louis Cardinals Based on Pitching Matchup and Offensive Stats

In evaluating the upcoming game's pitching matchup, it is evident that both starters have exhibited varying levels of performance in their past seven starts. Kyle Gibson has recorded a 1-2 record with a 4.83 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 41.0 innings, contrasting with Jose Berrios' 6-1 record, 2.36 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP across 45.2 innings. Following the All-Star break, each team has competed in 51 games, showcasing discrepancies in their offensive capabilities. St. Louis has averaged 4.02 runs while Toronto has scored 4.53 runs per game. Given these factors, selecting the Toronto Blue Jays as the favored team to secure a victory at their home field demonstrates a logical decision.

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