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2022 MLB Handicapping
(31-22-0) Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals (17-35-0)
Date: Tuesday June 7th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City
Projected Pitchers: Alek Manoah vs. Brad Keller
MLB Moneyline Odds: Blue Jays -195 Royals 160
MLB run line Betting Odds: Blue Jays +1.5, Royals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Toronto Blue Jays
Heading into the game, the Toronto Blue Jays have an overall record of 31-22-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 13-12. In the AL East division, Toronto currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 23-30-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 72.0% of their games. The Blue Jays’ over-under record is 25-27-1.
For Toronto, Alek Manoah gets the start with an overall record of 6-1. This includes a strong ERA of 1.98. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.32 innings per outing, as well as 8.06 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.41 per 9. In total, Manoah has given up 5 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Blue Jays have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.07.
So far, the Toronto Blue Jays have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.28 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 10.0. The Blue Jays come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.245. On their balls in play, Toronto has the 10th ranked BABIP of 0.267. In terms of stolen bases, the Blue Jays are doing so near the league average, at 0.79 per game.
Toronto has been strong on defense, ranking 10th in fewest errors at 0.45 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.79 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 17-35-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 9-17. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 20-32-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 21.0% of their games. The Royalss’ over-under record is 28-22-2.
For Kansas City, Brad Keller gets the start with an overall record of 1-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.15. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.02 innings per outing. as well as 4.9 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.67 per 9. In total, Keller has given up 7 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Royals have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.84.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals, as they are averaging just 3.75 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -81.0. On offense, the Royals have a team batting average of 0.236, placing them 19th in the league. Kansas City combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.222. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Royals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 7th in the MLB in steals.
Kansas City has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.42 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.9 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Blue Jays are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
- Royals are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
- Royals are 32-74 in their last 106 vs. American League East.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Toronto Blue Jays. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Alek Manoah has the better WHIP of 0.91 compared to Brad Keller at 1.24. Manoah will be facing a Royals offense with a team batting average of 0.236 (19th). Keller has a tough matchup against a Blue Jays offense ranked 9th in batting average.
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