Rogers Centre hosts an MLB battle between the Toronto Blue Jays and the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
Matt Shoemaker gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday; he's 3-3 on the season. The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, will counter with R.A. Dickey, who will be looking to improve on his 1-5 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Toronto Blue Jays as -122 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-4.2 victory for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Toronto (18-24) will face the 21-19 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels odds would favor the Blue Jays if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Toronto is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto Blue Jays No. 1-rated offense, averaging 5.12 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels defense that ranks No. 6 at 3.6 in runs allowed per game. The Toronto Blue Jays have averaged 8.55 hits per game so far, more than Los Angeles Angels batters have averaged on the year (7.62 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Toronto has the No. 28-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 6 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Blue Jays, a 4-3 final on Wednesday in support of Jered Weaver at Rogers Centre.
- LA Angels is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 9 games
- LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
- Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- Toronto is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
- Toronto is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Angels
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Boston, Friday, May 22nd
Toronto home to Seattle, Friday, May 22nd
