In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 2nd 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 64-47 this season after they lost game one in this series by a score of 9-3 on Friday. Toronto led 1-0 in the first inning, but they allowed the next nine runs in the game for the loss. The Blue Jays recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Barger, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. Toronto started Gausman, who allowed six hits and five earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Fluharty allowed four earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Blue Jays lost three out of four against the Orioles, but did win three out of four against the Tigers before that. Toronto has lost five of its last six games, and they are currently first in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.31 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 523 runs with a .264 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. George Springer has led Toronto with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added 13 home runs and 67 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Max Scherzer, who is 1-1 with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 35.0 innings pitched this season.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 55-55 this year after they won game one in this series on Friday night. Kansas City took a 5-1 lead into the ninth inning, and they added four more to seal the victory. The Royals recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Witt, who went 1-3 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. KC started Wacha, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 8.0 innings for the win, while Hatch allowed two earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Royals won two out of three against the Braves and two out of three against the Guardians. Kansas City has won four of its last five games, and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.53 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 402 runs with a .244 batting average and a .301 on-base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 19 home runs and 65 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Noah Cameron, who is 5-4 with a 2.44 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 81.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Royals will beat the Blue Jays
- The Royals have won each of their last six day games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Blue Jays have lost five of their last six games.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight road games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last six day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last five day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last nine Saturday day games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last four day games against AL Central opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a home run in two of the Blue Jays’ last three games against AL Central opponents.
- Bo Bichette has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Max Scherzer has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against the Royals.
- Bo Bichette has recorded a Double in each of the Blue Jays’ last four games against AL Central opponents.
- Max Scherzer has recorded six or more strikeouts in nine of his last 11 home appearances against AL Central opponents.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded a Double in each of the Royals’ last three games at Rogers Centre.
- Salvador Perez has hit at least one home run in five of the Royals’ last six road games.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 30 road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Blue Jays vs Royals Prediction
Toronto comes into this contest leading the AL East standings, but they have lost five of their last six games and need to bounce back. The Blue Jays are 37-18 at home this year, while the Royals are 27-27 on the road. Kansas City is playing well right now, and they have scored at least seven runs in three of their last four games. KC is starting Cameron, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Toronto is going with Scherzer, who has allowed 3, 4, and 3 earned runs in his last three starts. I think the Royals are worth a look at plus money with Cameron on the mound, considering the recent Toronto struggles.