Phillies vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 8
The Philadelphia Phillies (26-11) will put their seven-game win streak to the test when they host the Toronto Blue Jays (16-20) Wednesday at 1:05 PM ET on NBCS-PH. Bookmakers consider the Phillies -165 favorites to extend their streak, while the Blue Jays are +140 underdogs looking for the upset. Philadelphia's Aaron Nola and Toronto's Chris Bassitt have been named the starters for this contest.
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Phillies vs. Blue Jays Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | -165 | +140 | Phillies | Phillies 5, Blue Jays 3 |
Moneyline Insights
- Philadelphia has won 70.8% of the games this season when it was favored on the moneyline (17-7).
- Toronto has won three, or 21.4%, of the 14 games it has played as the underdog this season.
- The Phillies have gone 10-1 (winning 90.9% of their games) when they have played as moneyline favorites of -165 or shorter.
- The Blue Jays have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +140.
- Based on this game's moneyline, Philadelphia's implied win probability is 62.3%.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | -115 | -105 | Under 8.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of 37 opportunities.
- Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of its 36 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Phillies and their opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- In their previous 10 games with a total, the Blue Jays and their opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on six occasions.
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Phillies vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Aaron Nola
- The Phillies will hand the ball to Nola (4-1) for his eighth start of the season.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of 3.32, a 2.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.154.
- The Phillies have played as the moneyline favorite for four of Nola's starts this season, and they won every game.
- Nola's team has won six of his seven starts.
- Nola's starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in three of seven contests.
Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt
- The Blue Jays' Bassitt (2-5) will make his eighth start of the season.
- The 35-year-old has pitched to a 5.45 ERA this season with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.5 walks per nine across seven games.
- His team has been defeated in each of the four games he's started as the moneyline underdog.
- Bassitt's team is 2-5 when he starts this season.
- In games Bassitt has started this season, the teams are 3-4-0 at hitting the over.
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Phillies vs. Blue Jays Stats
| Phillies | Blue Jays | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 3.6 | |
| 2 | 25 | |
| 3.6 | 4.9 | |
| 5 | 24 | |
| .258 | .226 | |
| 3 | 23 | |
| .221 | .261 | |
| 7 | 28 | |
| 46 | 30 | |
| 3 | 25 | |
| 31 | 48 | |
| 5 | 29 |
How to Watch Phillies vs. Blue Jays
- Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
- TV: NBCS-PH
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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