In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 8th at Citizens Bank Park.
Blue Jays Have Been Awful
The Blue Jays come into this game with a 16-20 record overall and they looked awful on Tuesday. The offense scored one run while the pitching gave up 10 runs. Jose Berrios went 3.2 innings giving up 3.2 innings giving up seven hits and eight runs. The Blue Jays are averaging 3.66 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.71 runs per game. The offense is naked 24th in the league while the pitching is ranked 21st. They currently have a run differential of -1.06 which is 26th in the league. Overall so far this season, the Blue Jays have been inconsistent. Justin Turner has hit four home runs and driven in 16 RBIs. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Chris Bassitt who sits with a 2-5 record and an ERA of 5.45. In the last game against the Royals, he went six innings giving up four hits and three runs.
Phillies Dominate on Tuesday
The Phillies chased Jose Berrios early and that was the difference as they were able to secure the 10-1 victory. Bryce Harper hit a home run and drove in four RBIs. Kody Clemens also hit a home urn and drove in four RBIs. The Phillies are averaging 4.94 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.69 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the pitching is ranked 7th. They have a run differential of 1.25 which is 4th in the league.
Schwarber Has Been Impressive
Kyle Schwarber has hit nine home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Aaron Nola who sits with a 4-1 record and an ERA of 3.32. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants, he went four innings giving up four hits and two runs.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola Record this season: 4-1 ERA: 3.32
- The Phillies have won each of their last 11 games at Citizens Bank Park.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven Wednesday games.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have lost the first inning in each of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in each of their last 15 games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt Record this season: 2-5 ERA: 5.45
- The Blue Jays have won seven of their last eight day games against NL East opponents.
- The Phillies have lost four of their last five day games against the Blue Jays following a win.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last seven Wednesday games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against NL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Phillies’ last five day games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four day games.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
This game is going to come down to the starting pitcher, and the Phillies are going to get the job done. Aaron Nola has been strong this season, and he comes into this game with an ERA of 3.32. Bassitt has had his issues this season, and he’s going to really struggle in this game. The Phillies’ offense is going to get out to a fast start and that will be the difference here. Back the Phillies on the money line.