Kansas City Sends Jake Junis vs J.A. Happ in Toronto Blue Jays vs Royals Game

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Royals in Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium on Friday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

The Kansas City Royals will rely on Jake Junis to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while J.A. Happ will be his counterpart for the Toronto Blue Jays. Jake Junis is 2-1 this season, and J.A. Happ is 2-4.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Toronto Blue Jays listed as favorites of -125 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.3-3.2 victory for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals bring a 35-36 record to the battle against the 35-37 Blue Jays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Toronto injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 8-ranked Kansas City Royals and the No. 24-rated Toronto Blue Jays in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rank No. 22 at 8.32 hits per game. That compares with the Kansas City Royals No. 26 ranking in that category.

Kansas City owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 3.97 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Toronto's No. 15-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Toronto suffered a 11-4 loss against Texas on Thursday, as M Stroman wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Globe Life Park.

Kansas City got the job done in their last match in a 6-4 victory over Boston on Wednesday at Royals Stadium behind starter I Kennedy.

Betting Trends
  • Toronto is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
  • Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
  • Kansas City is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
  • Kansas City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City's last 12 games
  • Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Toronto at Kansas City, Saturday, June 24th

Back to Top