Blue Jays vs. Royals Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 1

The Toronto Blue Jays (15-16) and the Kansas City Royals (18-13) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday at 3:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays are -145 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Royals (+120). Chris Bassitt starts for Toronto while Seth Lugo is Kansas City's starter for the contest.

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Blue Jays vs. Royals Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
Blue Jays -145 +120 Royals Royals 6, Blue Jays 5

Moneyline Insights

  • Toronto has a 12-7 record in games it was favored on the moneyline (winning 63.2% of those games).
  • Kansas City has won 12, or 54.5%, of the 22 games it has played as the underdog this season.
  • When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -145 or shorter, the Blue Jays have a record of 3-1 (75%).
  • The Royals have a record of 2-4 in games where bookmakers have them as underogs of at least +120 on the moneyline.
  • Toronto has an implied moneyline win probability of 59.2% in this contest.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
7.5 -120 +100 Over 7.5 runs

Total Insights

  • Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in 12 of its 31 games with a total this season.
  • Kansas City and its opponents have hit the over in 11 of its 31 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • When it comes to hitting the over, the Blue Jays and their opponents are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
  • When it comes to the over/under, the Royals and their opponents are 3-7-0 in their previous 10 games.

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Blue Jays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers

Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt

  • Bassitt will make his first start of the season for the Blue Jays.
  • Bassitt's team was never a moneyline favorite a season ago in games he pitched.

Royals: Seth Lugo

  • The Royals will send Lugo to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The right-hander did not pitch as the moneyline underdog last season.

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Blue Jays vs. Royals Stats

Blue Jays Royals
3.5
Runs Scored (PG)
4.6
28
MLB Rank (RPG)
13
4.4
Runs Allowed (PG)
3.1
17
MLB Rank (RAPG)
1
.227
Batting AVG
.237
23
MLB Rank (BA)
18
.258
Batting AVG Against
.240
27
MLB Rank (BAA)
15
27
Home Runs
32
21
MLB Rank (HR)
12
41
Home Runs Allowed
22
29
MLB Rank (HRA)
3

How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Royals

  • Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
  • Time: 3:07 PM ET
  • TV: SNET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Rogers Centre
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