In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 2nd at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 40-20 this year after they won two out of three against the Reds by scores of 8-3, 5-2, and 4-6. In game three, Atlanta led 1-0 in the first inning, but they allowed the next three runs and never recovered in the loss. The Braves recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Acuna Jr, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Strider allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Dodd allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Atlanta won two out of three against the Red Sox, but lost two out of three against the Nationals before that.
This season, Atlanta has a 3.16 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .214 opponent batting average, while they have scored 316 runs with a .259 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Bryce Elder, who is 4-3 with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 72.0 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 29-31 this season after they split four games with the Orioles by scores of 2-1, 6-5, 5-6, and 5-9. In game four, Toronto allowed the first nine runs in the game and they never really had a chance in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Pinango, who went 2-2 with one home run and three RBIs. Miles allowed five hits and six earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while Juenger allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Toronto won two out of three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Pirates.
This season, Toronto has a 3.89 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 244 runs with a .244 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 12 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added six home runs and 28 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Kevin Gausman, who is 4-3 with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 69.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last six road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Braves have won the first inning in four of their last five home games against American League opponents.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Braves have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against the Blue Jays following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven home games.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Tuesday games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Braves’ last 12 home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Blue Jays’ last five games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last five games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit at least one home run in each of the Braves’ last four games.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Braves as favorites against AL opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Ernie Clement has hit a home run in two of the Blue Jays’ last three games against NL opponents.
- Kevin Gausman has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last eight road appearances against NL East opponents.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 12 road games against NL opponents.
Braves vs Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup after losing their last two games against the Orioles and they have allowed 20 runs in their last three games. The Blue Jays are 12-18 on the road this year, while the Braves are 17-10 at home. Atlanta has won three of their last four games and they have scored 5+ in all three of those wins. The Braves are starting Elder, who has allowed 5, 1, and 3 earned runs in his last three starts, while Gausman has allowed one earned run or fewer in three straight outings. Take the Blue Jays here, as Gausman is dealing right now.