Cleveland Indians Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Toronto Blue Jays

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Cleveland Indians dueling the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.

Cody Anderson gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday; he's 2-3 on the season. The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, will counter with Marco Estrada, who will be looking to improve on his 11-8 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Cleveland Indians were listed as 175 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9 before betting started earlier on Tuesday over at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 7.6-5.7 win for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cleveland Indians vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays bring a 74-57 record to the battle against the 64-66 Indians. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Cleveland injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 1-ranked Toronto Blue Jays and the No. 3-rated Cleveland Indians in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Toronto Blue Jays No. 1-ranked scoring average of 5.5 runs per game, against a Cleveland Indians offense rated No. 16 and scoring 4.11 runs per game. The Blue Jays have averaged 8.99 hits per game to date this season, more than the Indians hitters have managed (8.68 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Toronto has the No. 11-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Indians own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.