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Blue Jays and Guardians Meet in Three-Game Series with Playoff Implications
The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at Progressive Field, with the Guardians holding the final AL wild-card spot and the Blue Jays close behind. Both teams come off contrasting Sunday results, and the series could reshape the playoff picture.
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Series Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 m. ET. The Blue Jays lead the season series 2-1, but the upcoming games carry significant weight in the American League playoff race.
Cleveland (69-68) enters the series holding the final AL wild-card spot, a half-game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles and 1 1/2 games ahead of Toronto (68-70), according to multiple reports. The Blue Jays are tied with the Texas Rangers, 1 1/2 games back, making the series pivotal for both teams.
Recent Form
Both teams arrive with momentum from Sunday victories. Toronto completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 7-0 win, as reported by several sources. Right-hander Max Scherzer earned the win, pitching seven innings without allowing an earned run while striking out 10 and yielding just one hit and one walk. The Blue Jays limited Seattle to a single hit in the contest.
Cleveland, meanwhile, rebounded from two consecutive losses to the Kansas City Royals with an 11-1 victory in the series finale. The Guardians have won eight of their last 10 games.
The Guardians' recent surge has been fueled by several players. Outfielder Steven Kwan has multiple hits in five of his last seven games and is batting .376 with a .466 on-base percentage since the All-Star break, according to com.
Pitching Matchup
The series opener features a matchup of right-handers. Cleveland sends Gavin Williams to the mound, while Toronto's starter was not specified in the available material. Williams is 1-0 with a 4.43 ERA in four career starts against Toronto, although the Blue Jays scored six runs against him over six innings on April 24, according to com.
Playoff Stakes and Home/Road Splits
The series carries added importance because of the tightness of the wild-card race. Cleveland also trails the Chicago White Sox by three games in the AL Central, per com. The Guardians have struggled at home this season, posting a 32-36 record at Progressive Field, and are 8-14 against AL East opponents. Toronto is 31-35 on the road and 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Looking Ahead
With both teams jockeying for postseason position, the results of this series could have lasting effects on the final wild-card standings. The Guardians' home-field disadvantage and the Blue Jays' road struggles suggest a closely contested set of games, with the series potentially coming down to starting pitching performances.
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The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
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The Guardians open a three-game series against the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Progressive Field.
Cleveland (69-68) holds the final AL wild-card spot, 1 1/2 games ahead of Toronto (68-70).
Cleveland is 3 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central.
Gavin Williams is 1-0 with a 4.43 ERA in four career starts against Toronto, with the Blue Jays scoring six runs against him over six innings on April 24.
Cleveland has won eight of its last 10.
Steven Kwan has multiple hits in five of his last seven games and is batting .376 with a .466 on-base percentage since the All-Star break.
The game is at Progressive Field at 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/radio: TV, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 7 FM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the Guardians Radio Network.
Guardians lineup: CF Steven Kwan, DH Chase DeLauter, 3B José Ramírez, RF Jo Adell, 1B Nathaniel Lowe, LF Angel Martinez, 2B Travis Bazzana, C Patrick Bailey, SS Brayan Rocchio.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
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The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
Framing: Analytical and promotional, with a focus on betting odds and predictions.
Facts Included:
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1.
The Guardians currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the AL, a half-game over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Blue Jays are 1 1/2 games back, tied with the Texas Rangers, so this is a gigantic series with playoff implications.
Cleveland is just 32-36 at home, and it is just 8-14 vs. AL East.
Toronto is 31-35 on the road, and it is 9-13 against AL Central teams.
Toronto (+122) picked up a 7-0 win Sunday, completing a 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners as the Under (8) cashed behind RHP Max Scherzer (Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K), while the Jays limited Seattle to just a single hit.
After losing the first 2 games to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians took out their frustrations with an 11-1 win as moderate favorites (-178) in the series finale Sunday as the Over 5) cashed.
The Guardians are 8-2 across the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
The Blue Jays are 7-6 across the past 13 games since Aug. 16, while the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 contest.
Blue Jays at Guardians projected starters: RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. RHP Gavin Williams
Ranks third in the majors with 204 K
Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Guardians -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays 5 (-142) | Guardians 5 (+116)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
Prediction: Guardians 6, Blue Jays 3
The Guardians (-184) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return on a singular play.
The GUARDIANS 5 (+116) are a better play at plus-money on the run line.
Since July 29, the Guardians are just 14-14 in the past 28 games.
OVER 5 (+100) is worth a look, as Arrighetti has been a disaster since coming over to the Jays.
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