Freddy Galvis and the Toronto Blue Jays will head south to face the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. This interleague matchup will begin at 1:20 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to RSN Sports to catch the action.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
The Blue Jays have gone 55-83 SU this year and are 70-67 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 15.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 1.8 units ATS. Toronto is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Braves, on the other hand, are 84-54 SU and 67-70 ATS. The team has gained 17.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 2.2 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Braves games have an over/under record of 68-61-8 in 2019. Toronto has an over/under record of 63-67-7.
Right-hander Jacob Waguespack is getting the nod for Toronto. Waguespack (4-2, 3.93 ERA) has recorded 42 strikeouts in 55 innings so far. He’s 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 9.00 ERA against Atlanta this year.
The Braves are sending righty Mike Soroka (10-3, 2.44 ERA) to the mound. Soroka has 113 punchouts and 33 walks as well as a 1.09 WHIP. Soroka is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in one start against Toronto this year.
Toronto’s pitchers have allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starters own a 5.08 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 7.40 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.34, along with a WHIP of 1.47.
Blue Jays hitters have slashed .236/.305/.424 on their way to 4.4 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.2 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Toronto’s hitters have been led by Freddy Galvis and Randal Grichuk. Galvis is hitting .267/.299/.444 with 18 home runs, 54 RBIs and 55 runs scored, while Grichuk is hitting .233 with 23 homers, 60 RBIs and 62 runs scored.
For the home team, Atlanta’s pitching staff has given up 4.7 runs per game overall this year. The club’s starters have a 4.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.33 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.
The Atlanta offense is putting up 5.4 runs per outing, including 5.3 per game over its last 10 games and 7.2 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .290/.391/.473 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that span.
The Braves’ offense has been led by first baseman Freddie Freeman and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.. Freeman is slashing .301/.393/.580 with 38 home runs, 114 RBIs and 107 runs scored, and Acuna Jr.’s line is .284/.367/.516 with 36 homers, 92 RBIs, 109 runs and 33 stolen bases.
The Blue Jays have lost 16.3 units and are 47-43 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 42 of those games, as opposed to 43 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 10.2 units and are 51-55 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 53 of those games, compared to 48 which went under the total.
Blue Jays vs. Braves Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Blue Jays, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- Toronto has logged 11 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Atlanta has 19 XBH over its last five.
- The Toronto defense has allowed two errors over the last five games, compared to six errors for Atlanta over its last five.
- The Blue Jays have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games, including six over their last five.
- The Blue Jays have a total OPS of .729 this season and an OPS of .722 against right-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS sits at .797 overall and .798 versus righties.
