In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Phillies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 8th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 32-34 this year after they won two out of three against the Orioles by scores of 3-13, 6-4, and 6-4. In game three, Toronto trailed 4-0 in the fifth inning, but they scored the last six runs to escape with the win. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Valenzuela, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Gausman allowed five hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Macko got the win and Varland picked up the save. Prior to that series, Toronto lost two out of three against the Braves and split four games with the Orioles.
This season, Toronto has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 272 runs with a .250 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added six home runs and 30 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Patrick Corbin, who is 2-2 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 54.1 innings pitched this year.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 35-30 this season after they won two out of three against the White Sox by scores of 8-6, 3-6, and 9-5. In game three, Philadelphia trailed 5-4 in the fifth inning, but they scored the last five runs to get the win. The Phillies recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Marsh, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Nola allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Alvarado picked up the win in relief. Prior to that series, Philadelphia swept the Padres in three games, but lost two out of three against the Dodgers before that.
This season, Philadelphia has a 4.05 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .256 opponent batting average, while they have scored 262 runs with a .229 batting average and a .298 on base percentage. Kyle Schwarber has led the Phillies with 23 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Bryce Harper has added 14 home runs and 37 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Cristopher Sanchez, who is 7-2 with a 1.46 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 86.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs following a home win.
- The Phillies have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against the Blue Jays following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last three home games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three road games.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won 12 of their last 13 night games against AL East opponents following a home win.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last six Monday games against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Monday home games.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Monday games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Monday home games.
- The Phillies have won the first inning in four of their last five games as road favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last eight games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Phillies’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of Patrick Corbin’s last nine home appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four night games.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Corbin has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last 11 Monday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 14 night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Anthony Santander has hit at least one home run in two of his last three appearances against the Phillies.
- Ernie Clement ranks 3rd in the league in Hits (77) this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Schwarber has hit at least one home run in five of the Phillies’ last six games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Alec Bohm has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Kyle Schwarber ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (4).
- The Blue Jays rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (471).
- The Phillies rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.229).
- The Phillies rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (611).
Blue Jays vs Phillies Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they have scored 6+ runs in three of their last four. The Phillies are 16-13 on the road this year, while the Blue Jays are 19-14 at home. Toronto has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least six runs in all three of those wins. The Blue Jays are starting Corbin, who has allowed 4, 1, 1, 3, and 3 earned runs in his last three starts, while Sanchez has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight outings. Take the Phillies -1.5 here, as Sanchez has been dominant.