Freddy Galvis and the struggling Toronto Blue Jays are ready to take the field against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park in a Tuesday showdown. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET and RSN Sports will be televising this interleague matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays at Atlanta Braves Odds
Bookmakers have Toronto (+195) as the underdog to Atlanta (-215). The total currently stands at 10.5 runs and gamblers can play the over or the under for -110. This game currently has a runline of Blue Jays +1.5 (-110) and Braves -1.5 (-110).
The Blue Jays have gone 55-84 SU this year and are 70-68 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 16.7 units for moneyline bettors and 2.8 units ATS. Toronto is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Braves, on the other hand, are 85-54 SU and 68-70 ATS. They’ve gained 18.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 0.7 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Braves games have had an over/under record of 68-62-8 in 2019. Toronto has an over/under record of 63-68-7.
Right-hander Wilmer Font will get the start for Toronto. Font is 3-3 with a 4.22 ERA and 78 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against Atlanta this year.
The Braves will turn to righty Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 5.59 ERA), who has 79 strikeouts and 31 walks as well as a 1.44 WHIP. Foltynewicz is 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 3.86 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 7.41 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.32, along with a K/9 of 9.15.
Blue Jays hitters have slashed .236/.304/.424 on their way to 4.4 runs scored per game this season, including 3.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Toronto’s hitters have been led by Freddy Galvis and Randal Grichuk. Galvis is slashing .267/.299/.444 with 18 home runs, 54 RBIs and 55 runs scored. Grichuk is hitting .234 with 24 homers, 62 RBIs and 63 runs scored.
In the home-team dugout, Atlanta’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall this season. The club’s starters have an ERA of 4.24, a WHIP of 1.36 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.2. The bullpen has a 4.29 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.
The Atlanta hitters have produced 5.4 runs per outing, including 5.6 per game over its last 10 games and 8.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .280/.389/.488 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Braves’ offense has been led by first baseman Freddie Freeman and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.. Freeman is slashing .298/.390/.576 with 38 home runs, 114 RBIs and 107 runs scored, while Acuna Jr.’s line is .282/.364/.513 with 36 homers, 92 RBIs, 109 runs and 33 steals.
The Blue Jays have lost 17.3 units and are 47-44 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 42 of those games, compared to 44 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 11.2 units and are 52-55 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 53 of those games, compared to 49 that’ve cashed the under.
Blue Jays at Braves MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Blue Jays, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The under has cashed in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games SU.
- Toronto has recorded 17.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 16.6 over its last five.
- The Blue Jays have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
- The Blue Jays have an OPS of .728 this season and an OPS of .720 against right-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS sits at .796 overall and .796 versus righties.
