Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 5-23-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction for this MLB Game on Thursday, May 23rd at Comerica Park. 

Blue Jays Dominate on Wednesday

The Blue Jays faced off on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and they were able to secure a 9-2 victory. In the second inning they scored seven runs and that was the difference. Bo Bichette hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. Chris Bassitt went seven innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. The Blue Jays are averaging 3.68 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.64 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 20th. They currently have a run differential of -0.96 which is 25th in the league. Daulton Varsho has hit eight home runs and driven in 23 RBIs. 

Why Blue Jays Will Win

• The Tigers have lost each of their last nine night games at Comerica Park following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have won five of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven home games following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games following a home win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games at Comerica Park against AL East opponents.

Tigers Suddenly Struggling

After a fast start to the season, the Tigers have really struggled heading into this game. On Wednesday, the Tigers scored only three runs while the pitching gave up eight runs. Andy Ibanez finished with one hit and two RBIs.  The Tigers are averaging 4.15 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.04 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th in the league. They currently have a run differential of 0.10 which is 12th in the league. Riley Greene has hit nine home runs and driven in 20 RBis. Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Tigers and he comes into this game with a 1-3 record and an ERA of 3.79. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went six innings, giving up five hits and two runs.  The Tigers will play against the Pirates following this series.

Why the Tigers Will Win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last eight road games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Tigers have won each of their last seven Thursday games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last 10 Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against AL Central opponents following a win.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

The Blue Jays offense has been a major issue for most of the season, and it’s going to be no different in this game. Flaherty has been strong this season and in his last start, he gave up only two runs in six innings. The Blue Jays is going to really struggle to get the offense going, and that will be the difference here, as the Tigers are going to get the job done. Back the Tigers on the money line to cash. This is a strong play.