Heading into Monday’s contest with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies had lost 13 of their previous 16 contests. But thanks to a huge 7-0 victory north of the border, the Phils will have a bit of confidence back for Tuesday’s matchup.
- The Phillies are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games against the Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays are 4-0 SU in their last four games during the afternoon.
- The total has gone OVER in the Phillies' last five games during the afternoon.
Zach Eflin and Marcus Stroman will get the start for the Phillies and Jays, respectively. Eflin has been summoned from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will replace Vince Velasquez in the starting lineup. Eflin has posted a 5-2 mark with a 2.90 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in his first season in Triple-A. Stroman struggled in his third straight start last Thursday, as the young ace allowed four runs on eight hits in just over five innings of work in a no-decision against Baltimore.
When these teams get together, high-scoring games tend to follow. The OVER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between the squads.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Toronto Blue Jays in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -215 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.3-2.8 result in favor of the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Toronto (35-31) will face the 30-34 Phillies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Toronto Blue Jays at No. 9 and the Philadelphia Phillies at No. 28 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto Blue Jays No. 15-rated offense, averaging 4.32 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 12 at 4.23 in runs allowed per game. The Toronto Blue Jays have averaged 8 hits per game so far, more than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (7.48 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Philadelphia owns the No. 17-rated road mark, allowing 4.47 runs per game on the highway. Toronto, on the other hand, rates No. 9 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jerad Eickhoff silenced the Blue Jays bats in a 7-0 victory last time out versus Toronto at Rogers Centre.
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
- Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Toronto is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
- Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Toronto, Wednesday, June 15th
