Toronto Blue Jays vs
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Blue Jays Look to Turn the Tide Against Braves in Game Two at Truist Park

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for game two of their series. The Blue Jays, currently last in the American League East with a record of 67-75, will be looking to improve their standings. The Braves, standing at second in the National League East with a record of 77-64, will aim to secure a win after going 0-3 against the Blue Jays earlier in the season. The game is scheduled to start at 7:20 p.m. EST, with Jose Berrios starting for the Blue Jays and Spencer Schwellenbach starting for the Braves. Atlanta is favored to win, with the current line at Atlanta -158. Stay tuned for the exciting matchup!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +143 | Braves -158
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-150) | Braves -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 61%.

Toronto vs Atlanta Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered their fourth consecutive loss yesterday against the Atlanta Braves, with a final score of 3-1. This defeat adds to their recent string of losses, with seven losses in their last ten games. Despite their efforts, it seems unlikely that the Blue Jays will make it to the playoffs this season. A significant factor contributing to their struggles has been the quality of their starting pitchers, as well as injuries to key players like Alek Manoah. The bullpen has also faced challenges, ranking third to last in bullpen ERA. Right-handed pitcher José Berríos will be starting for the Blue Jays on Saturday, with a record of 14-9 and an ERA of 3.59 this season. Overall, Toronto is ranked 18th in offense, 22nd in defense, and currently has a record of 66-75.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves secured a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, marking their third win in the last five games. Currently tied with the New York Mets for the wild card position, the Braves are maintaining a win percentage of .546. With a strong focus on pitching, the Braves have the second-best overall ERA in the league at 3.54, with their bullpen ranking third at 3.23. Additionally, the Braves lead the league in fewest walks allowed with only 149 on the season. Looking ahead, the Braves will need to continue their pitching success while also improving their batting to remain competitive in the postseason race. Rookie right-handed pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach will be starting for the Braves on Saturday, boasting a 5-6 record with a 3.69 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 16 appearances this season. The Braves currently hold a power ranking of 6 and rank 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.27 runs per game, and 2nd in defense, giving up an average of 3.81 runs per game. Toronto lost 1-2 in their last three matchups against Atlanta.

Toronto Blue Jays Expected to Dominate Atlanta Braves Behind José Berríos' Strong Pitching

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated a strong performance this season with a 10-6 record against the run line as underdogs when playing on the road against National League teams. In their previous matchups, the Blue Jays have excelled with a record of 9-1 against the run line when facing the Braves. On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves have struggled as favorites at home with a 27-36 record against the run line this season.

José Berríos has been a standout pitcher for the Blue Jays this season, leading the team in ERA and showcasing his skills as the best starter on the team. With the Braves' inconsistent offense, they may find it challenging to score runs against Berríos and will likely need to rely on runs scored against the Toronto bullpen.

In this matchup, the Blue Jays are expected to take an early lead against rookie pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach and maintain a competitive edge throughout the game. Therefore, my recommendation is to consider taking the Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.

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