Predictions for Blue Jays vs. Reds: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 20
Tuesday’s contest features the Toronto Blue Jays (58-67) and the Cincinnati Reds (61-64) facing off at Rogers Centre in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 5-4 victory for the Blue Jays according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. ET on August 20.
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Blue Jays vs. Reds Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:07 p.m. ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
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Blue Jays vs. Reds Predictions
- Score Prediction: Blue Jays 5, Reds 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Blue Jays vs. Reds Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | -148 | +124 | 8 | -110 | -110 |
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Blue Jays Betting Insights
- Toronto has been chosen as the favorite in 65 games this year, and has walked away with the win 36 times (55.4%) in those games.
- This season, the Blue Jays have been victorious 15 times in 25 chances when named as a favorite of at least -148 or better on the moneyline.
- Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in 66 of 125 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Blue Jays were the moneyline favorite for five of their past 15 games, and they went 2-3 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Toronto combined with its opponents to go over the total seven times.
Reds Betting Insights
- Cincinnati has gone 30-34 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 46.9% of those games).
- When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer, the Reds have an 11-11 record (winning 50% of their games).
- In the 124 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Cincinnati, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 57 times (57-61-6).
- In six games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Reds have a record of 4-2.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Cincinnati and its opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
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Blue Jays vs. Reds Probable Pitchers
Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher: José Berríos
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.85, a 2.64 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.176 in 25 games this season.
- Jose Berrios’ team is 9-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Berrios’ team has won 16 of his 25 starts.
- Games started by Berrios have an 11-12-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Carson Spiers
- During 14 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up a 4.55 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .262 to opposing batters.
- The Reds have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Spiers’ starts this season, and they went 2-2 in those matchups.
- Spiers’ team has a 4-4 record in his eight starts.
- Carson Spiers has started eight games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.
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Blue Jays’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 58-67 |
| Home | 29-32 |
| Road | 29-35 |
| One-Run Games | 16-22 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 48-8 |
Reds’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 61-64 |
| Home | 31-34 |
| Road | 30-30 |
| One-Run Games | 10-21 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-8 |
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