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2022 MLB Handicapping
(16-11-0) Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians (12-13-0)
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Time: 06:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Progressive Field Cleveland
Projected Pitchers: Ross Stripling vs. Triston McKenzie
MLB Moneyline Odds: Blue Jays -131 Guardians 121
MLB run line Betting Odds: Blue Jays +1.5, Guardians -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
Toronto Blue Jays
As the Toronto Blue Jays travel to take on the Cleveland Guardians, they are off to a strong start, going 16-11-0, placing them 3rd in the AL East division. So far, Toronto has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 6-5. In their previous games, the Blue Jays lost by a score of 6-5 to Guardians. Toronto’s overall series record is above .500, sitting at 6-2-1.
Through 6 appearances, starting pitcher Ross Stripling has yet to factor into a decision. With an ERA of 3.79, Stripling has had his struggles on the mound. Currently, opponents have a batting average of 0.24 against him. So far, Stripling has given up just 1 home run. In terms of strikeouts, he profiles as a below averge pitcher, coming in with a total of 15 K’s, while averaging 7.11 per 9 innings. Per 9 innings, Ross Stripling is averaging just 1.89 walks.
Toronto’s offense comes into this game averaging 3.78 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting a healthy 0.242, placing them 0.242 in the league. The team has also been strong in the power department, averaging 1.26 home runs per game, ranking 3rd. Toronto’s offense currently ranks 21st in OBP, coming in at 0.300.
Cleveland Guardians
Heading into today’s game against Toronto, the Guardians have a record of just 12-13-0. This places the team 2nd in the AL Central division. Through 9 home contests, the Guardians come in with a mark of 5-4 at Progressive Field. Cleveland is coming off a winning effort over Blue Jays by a score of 6-5. The team’s overall series record is above .500, sitting at 4-3-2.
Triston McKenzie gets the start for the Guardians with a below .500 record at 1-2. Through 5 outings, McKenzie has an ERA sitting at 2.7. Currently, opponents are batting just 0.205 against the right-hander. So far, McKenzie has given up just 1 home run. Heading into the game, McKenzie has struck out 26.0% of the batters he’s faced. In his outings, Triston McKenzie has shown good command of his pitches, walking just 2.7 walks per 9 innings.
Cleveland enters play averaging 4.68 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB. The Guardians have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of 0.254 ranks 4th. So far, the team is the 18th-rated home run hitting team, averaging 0.84 per game. To date, Cleveland has the MLB’s 9th best OBP at 0.320.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto’s last 17 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
- Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games at home
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Prediction:
When Toronto has faced right-handed pitching, they have been able to generate the 5th most runs in baseball. This has come while batting 0.242. Toronto’s current slugging percentage of (0.409) ranks 5th in the league.
Against right-handed pitching, Cleveland is near the top of the league in runs scored per at bat. This has come while batting 0.279. Cleveland’s current slugging percentage of (0.451) ranks 1st in the league.
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