In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 3rd 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 41-20 this year after they won game one by a score of 4-3 last night. Atlanta scored two runs in the first inning, but they needed a run in the sixth to go ahead in the win. The Braves recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Albies, who went 2-2 with two RBIs. Elder allowed six hits and three earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Iglesias got the save. Prior to this series, Atlanta won two out of three against the Reds and two out of three against the Red Sox.
This season, Atlanta has a 3.16 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and a .215 opponent batting average, while they have scored 320 runs with a .259 batting average and a .325 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Grant Holmes, who is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 57.0 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 29-32 this season after they lost game one by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday night. Toronto tied the game at three in the sixth inning, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Okamoto, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Gausman allowed five hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Seabold threw one scoreless inning in relief. Prior to this series, Toronto split four games with the Orioles and won two out of three against the Marlins.
This season, Toronto has a 3.90 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 247 runs with a .244 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added six home runs and 28 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Patrick Corbin, who is 2-1 with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 49.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have won each of their last nine Wednesday home games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in eight of their last nine Wednesday home games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have won the first inning in each of their last four home games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have won five of their last six games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Braves’ last seven home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Blue Jays’ last five games as underdogs against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last six games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine games against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit at least one home run in four of the Braves’ last five games.
- Jorge Mateo has recorded at least one hit in seven of his last eight appearances after playing the previous day.
- Matt Olson ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (17) this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Corbin has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against NL opponents.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 13 road games against NL opponents.
- Anthony Santander has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with the Blue Jays as underdogs against NL opponents.
- Ernie Clement ranks 4th in the league in Hits (70) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 1st in the league for hits this season (540).
- The Braves rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (314).
- The Blue Jays rank T29th in the league for triples this season (3).
- The Blue Jays rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (438).
Braves vs Blue Jays Prediction
Atlanta was able to get the narrow win on Tuesday to start this series and they have won four of their last five games. The Braves are 18-10 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 12-19 on the road. Toronto has dropped three in a row and they have allowed 19 runs during that span. The Blue Jays are starting Corbin, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts, while Holmes has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. Both pitchers have been solid, but I like the Braves at home here.