In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 4th 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 42-20 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 4-3 and 7-3. In game two, Atlanta took the lead in the third inning and they extended that lead in the seventh to secure the win. The Braves recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Albies, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Holmes allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Lee picked up a hold. 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 1.16 WHIP and a .215 opponent batting average, while they have scored 327 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 Chris Sale, who is 8-3 with a 2.01 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over 67.0 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 29-33 this season after they lost game two by a score of 3-7 on Wednesday night. Toronto led 1-0 in the first inning and 2-1 in the third, but they allowed the next six runs for the loss. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lukes, who went 2-5 with one home run and one RBI. Corbin allowed six hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Macko allowed two earned runs 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 3.96 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 250 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 TBD.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last eight road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won each of the Blue Jays’ last four games.
- The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have won the first inning in four of their last five home games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight games as home favorites against American League opponents.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last 10 Thursday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have lost five of their last six games as favorites against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last 15 Thursday games as underdogs.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Thursday home games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Braves’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last seven games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 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 six games.
- Chris Sale has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with the Braves as favorites.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last seven games.
- Chris Sale has recorded a win in each of his last eight appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 13 night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Anthony Santander has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with the Blue Jays as underdogs against NL opponents.
Braves vs Blue Jays Prediction
Atlanta comes into this matchup looking to complete the series sweep and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five games. The Braves are 19-10 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 12-20 on the road. Toronto has lost four in a row and they have allowed 26 runs during that span. The Jays have not listed their starter, while Sale has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. Take the Braves -1.5 here, as we can’t go against Sale right now.