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The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals will play on Wednesday at Rogers Centre, at 3:07 PM ET, with Justin Turner and Salvador Perez among those expected to step up at the plate. The Royals are +121 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Blue Jays (-143). Toronto is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The total is 8 runs for the matchup.
Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Blue Jays-Royals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Check out the best moments from the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals.
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Blue Jays vs. Royals Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | -143 | +121 | 8 | -105 | -115 | -1.5 | +147 | -175 |
Blue Jays vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 6, Blue Jays 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Blue Jays 52%, Royals 48%
Blue Jays vs. Royals Betting Insights
- The Blue Jays have entered the game as favorites 19 times this season and won 12, or 63.2%, of those games.
- Toronto has entered four games this season favored by -143 or more and is 3-1 in those contests.
- The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 58.8% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays.
- The Royals have been chosen as underdogs in 22 games this year and have walked away with the win 12 times (54.5%) in those games.
- This year, Kansas City has won two of six games when listed as at least +121 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Royals have an implied victory probability of 45.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Blue Jays Recent Betting Performance
- The Blue Jays went 3-4 across the seven games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Blue Jays and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total three times (all 10 games had set totals).
- The Blue Jays' record against the spread is 2-8-0 over their past 10 games.
Blue Jays Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.7 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 4.01 |
| K/9 | 5.3 |
Blue Jays Player Insights
- Turner comes into Wednesday's game as the Blue Jays top run producer, accumulating 15 RBI while launching four homers in 2024. His .298 average is also best on the squad.
- Turner's home runs place him 59th in MLB, and he ranks 65th in RBI.
- Daulton Varsho has put his power on display as he paces his team with six home runs.
- Varsho is 22nd in homers and 76th in RBI in the majors.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .229 with five doubles, three home runs and 17 walks.
- Guerrero will look to build on his four-game hitting in this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .300 with two doubles, a walk and two RBI.
- George Springer is batting .211 with four doubles, three home runs and 14 walks.
Blue Jays Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | 0.5 (-263) | 1.5 (+115) | 0.5 (+475) | 0.5 (+130) |
| George Springer | 1.5 (+170) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+175) |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1.5 (+200) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+425) | 0.5 (+155) |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+155) | 0.5 (+1000) | 0.5 (+235) |
| Bo Bichette | 1.5 (+145) | 1.5 (-105) | 0.5 (+650) | 0.5 (+160) |
Learn more about this Blue Jays vs. Royals matchup on Fox Sports.
Royals Recent Betting Performance
- In nine games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have a record of 5-4.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Royals and their opponents have failed to hit the over eight times.
- The Royals have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
Royals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.4 |
| HR | 6 |
| ERA | 3.47 |
| K/9 | 7.6 |
Royals Player Insights
- Perez leads the Royals with seven home runs and 26 runs batted in, while recording a team-best batting average of .355.
- Among all batters in MLB, Perez ranks 10th in homers and third in RBI.
- Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .315 with nine doubles, four triples, four home runs and eight walks.
- Witt Jr. ranks 59th among all hitters in the majors in home runs, and 38th in RBI.
- Maikel Garcia is batting .231 with five doubles, a triple, four home runs and nine walks.
- Vinnie Pasquantino is hitting .208 with six doubles, four home runs and 16 walks.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+475) | 0.5 (+140) |
| Maikel Garcia | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+800) | 0.5 (+225) |
| Salvador Pérez | 0.5 (-278) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+425) | 0.5 (+130) |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+195) |
| Freddy Fermin | 0.5 (-213) | 1.5 (+150) | 0.5 (+750) | 0.5 (+215) |
Royals vs. Blue Jays Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments from the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals.
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