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The Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins will conclude a short two-game series at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Blue Jays-Marlins prediction and pick.
Toronto defeated Miami by a score of 2-1 in a pitcher's duel on Tuesday. The Blue Jays have dominated this head-to-head matchup lately with wins in four of the last five games between these clubs. Miami has been reeling of late as they're 7-13 in their last 20 games to date.
Here’s how sportsbooks have set the opening Blue Jays-Marlins odds.
MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Marlins Odds
Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (+148)
Miami Marlins +1.5 (-168)
Over 7 Runs (-121)
Under 7 Runs (+101)
Why The Blue Jays Could Cover The Spread
The Toronto Blue Jays are on the cusp of becoming an American League powerhouse with one of the best lineups in all of baseball. Toronto is 36-35 this season with most of its success coming on the road. The Blue Jays have won five of their last seven road games and are 23-19 overall away from home this season.
The Blue Jays' offense has done some serious damage this season as they currently average 4.97 runs per game, which is the sixth-best mark in baseball. Toronto's offense is led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who would likely win the MVP award if the season finished today. The Blue Jays slugger is hitting .340 with 23 home runs and 60 RBI. The pitching staff currently sits in the middle of the pack in all statistical categories.
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Toronto will turn to Robbie Ray as they look to complete the two-game sweep. The Blue Jays left-hander has been solid this season with a 4-3 record and 3.50 ERA through 13 starts. Ray faced the Marlins back on June 1 and threw six innings of one-run ball while striking out nine. The southpaw has posted a 2.84 ERA across 22.2 innings of work in June.
Why The Marlins Could Cover The Spread
The Miami Marlins are still in rebuild mode despite their playoff appearance last season. Miami is capable of winning its fair share of games with an exciting young roster full of promising talent. The Marlins are currently 31-41 on the season and 16-15 in their home games. They have struggled lately with losses in six of their last eight games, though.
Miami's offense has struggled this season as the team is averaging just 3.92 runs per game. The Marlins have shown some flashes lately with 21 runs scored in their recent three-game series against the Cubs. The Marlins pitching staff has been very impressive as they allow the fifth-fewest runs in all of baseball this season. They are allowing just 3.26 runs per game at loanDepot Park.
The Marlins will turn to Trevor Rogers as they look to salvage the series. Rogers has been the ace of the staff with a 7-3 record and 1.87 ERA through 14 starts. The 23-year-old has struck out 95 batters over 81.2 innings of work as well. The Marlins southpaw has recorded four straight quality starts and enters this outing with a comfortable seven days of rest.
Final Blue Jays-Marlins Prediction & Pick
Although I love what Trevor Rogers has done this season, I like the Blue Jays to complete the sweep for a few reasons. For starters, they are clearly the better of the two teams. Toronto's offense is amongst the best in baseball and I have to imagine that this club with high aspirations knows the importance of winning games like these. They have been a better club on the road this season and Robbie Ray has pitched well of late. Long stories short, the Blue Jays offense is sick and the Marlins offense stinks.
FINAL PICK: Toronto Blue Jays ML (-115)
