MLB Predictions: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers
Date: Wednesday, April 12th, 7:07 ET
Location: Rogers Centre
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Tigers +229/Blue Jays -280
Total Line: 8.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tigers on Wednesday, April 12th at Rogers Centre. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
+229 | +1.5 | O 8.5 (-116) |
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-280 | -1.5 | U 8.5 (-105) |
Tigers vs. Blue Jays Projected Lineup
|
Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | 1 | LF |
| Riley Greene | 2 | CF |
| Javier Báez | 3 | SS |
| Kerry Carpenter | 4 | RF |
| Nick Maton | 5 | LF |
| Spencer Torkelson | 6 | 1B |
| Matt Vierling | 7 | CF |
| Zach McKinstry | 8 | 2B |
| Jake Rogers | 9 | C |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | – | SP |
|
Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer | 1 | CF |
| Bo Bichette | 2 | SS |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 3 | 1B |
| Matt Chapman | 4 | 3B |
| Daulton Varsho | 5 | RF |
| Alejandro Kirk | 6 | C |
| Whit Merrifield | 7 | 2B |
| Danny Jansen | 8 | C |
| Santiago Espinal | 9 | 2B |
| Kevin Gausman | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Detroit Tigers: 2-8 SU / OU 7-3 / Runline 2-8
On a five game losing streak, the Tigers have a record of only 2-8. They are currently ranked 5th in the AL Central. They have competed in three different series so far, going 1-2. The Tigers’ record at home currently sits at 0-3 and 2-5 on the road.
With a 2-8 against the runline, Detroit has been the underdog in all of their 10 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team’s over/under record stands at 7-3.
Heading into today’s game, the Blue Jays sit 2nd in the AL East and are on a two-game winning streak. Their overall record is 7-4. After three series, they have a 2-1 record. The Blue Jays have a home record of 1-0 and a road record of 6-4.
Toronto currently has an above .500 record against the runline (6-5). So far, they have been favored in seven of their 11 games. The team has an over/under record of 7-4, with an average betting line of 9.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0-2 | 6.30 | 1.40 | 3 |
With an overall record of 0-2, the Tigers will give Eduardo Rodriguez the start. His ERA stands at 6.30 with a K/9 figure of 0.6 after making two appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 7.29 and an OBP of .318.
In Eduardo Rodriguez’s last outing, the Tigers lost by a score of 8-2 to the Astros. In the game, he allowed four runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1-1 | .00 | 1.25 | 0 |
Kevin Gausman is scheduled to make today’s start having make two appearances and has an overall record of 1-1. His current batting average allowed is .250, and he has issued three walks with a K/9 of 1.2.
A quality start and a win were added to Kevin Gausman’s record in his previous outing against the Royals. The Blue Jays went on to win by a score of 6-3. Gausman allowed zero runs and four hits during six innings.
Tigers vs. Blue Jays Offense Outlook
At the start of the season, the Tigers have a batting average of just .201, placing them 29th in the MLB. Currently, their WOBA is .253 (30th) and their on-base percentage of .265 is 29th in the league.
Detroit Tigers Top Hitters vs. Righties
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | .438 | 1 | .688 | .485 |
| Riley Greene | .286 | 1 | .524 | .388 |
| Spencer Torkelson | .261 | 1 | .391 | .288 |
| Kerry Carpenter | .278 | 0 | .444 | .366 |
| Akil Baddoo | .400 | 0 | .500 | .395 |
The Blue Jays have been one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, averaging 5.7 runs per game in 11 games. A key to their success is a batting average of .289 which ranks 1st in the MLB. The team is also ranked 5th in on-base percentage and 8th in home runs (15).
Toronto Blue Jays Team Hitting Stats
| Team | Games | Runs | HR | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 11 | 5.7 (4th) | 15 (8th) | .289 (1st) | .351 (5th) | .351 (5th) |
Free MLB Pick
The Jays come into this game hot, winners of six of their last seven matches, and have a ton of edges in this match, starting with starting pitching. Kevin Gausman hasn’t been perfect, but he certainly has pitched super well, allowing ZERO earned runs in two starts and recording a QS in both outings. Toronto also has large edges offensively – batting average (.289 vs .201), on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS; .801 vs .557), home run percentage (3.4% vs 1.6%), and runs per game (5.73 vs 3.00). I’d never lay the crazy line that one book I caught hanging a -290. That said, I’m going to lay the 1.5 runs -140. Take the Jays on the run line.
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