The Indians walked off the Blue Jays last night with a ninth-inning rally that saw Toronto closer Roberto Osuna blow his third save of the season. These two teams have played dramatic series all year long and seem destined to meet in a playoff matchup to see which team Mark Shapiro built better.
- Cleveland is 7-2 in its last 9 games at Progressive Field.
- Both teams lead their respective divisions.
- The Blue Jays are 4-1 on the runline in their last 5 games.
Both teams have thrived off starting pitching this year and will lean on Aaron Sanchez (12-2, 2.84 ERA) and Josh Tomlin (11-6, 4.14 ERA) respectively.
It appears as though Sanchez’ spot in the starting rotation is now concrete, giving the young fire-baller a legitimate shot at the AL Cy Young award. The California native has been lights out on the road in his first full season as a starter, posting a 7-1 record and 2.40 ERA away from Rogers Centre.
Just a few weeks ago, Josh Tomlin was the most profitable pitcher in baseball. He has, however, fallen down the list significantly after dropping three straight contests. In his three August starts, Tomlin owns a 9.37 ERA having pitched two consecutive games where he gave up seven earned runs.
Sanchez has the ability to give up a big game but more often than not, he’s been a stud for the Jays rotation this year. Toronto has a real edge at the most important position in baseball tonight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Toronto Blue Jays listed as favorites of -127 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.5 - 3.4 result in favor of the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cleveland (70-50) will face the 69-53 Blue Jays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Toronto injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Cleveland Indians and the league No. 9-ranked Toronto Blue Jays, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 4 ranked offense (5.07 runs per game) against a Toronto Blue Jays defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 5 at 4.04 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 9.21 hits per game, more than the Toronto Blue Jays have managed so far this season (8.42 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cleveland has the No. 7-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Blue Jays own the No. 5 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto looks to awaken their bats in this one, after they were struck out 13 times by T Bauer in their last outing, a 3-2 setback against Cleveland at Progressive Field.
- Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Toronto's last 18 games
- Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
- Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Cleveland, Sunday, August 21st
