San Diego Padres vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 4-21-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Padres prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 21st at Petco Park. 

Blue Jays Earn Comfortable Victory on Saturday

The Blue Jays scored three runs in the first inning on Saturday and they never looked back on the way to the win. Daulton Varsho finished with a hit and drove in three RBIs. The Blue Jays are averaging 3.9 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.55 runs per game The offense is ranked 22nd while the pitching is ranked 19th. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Chris Bassitt who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 4.03. Against the Yankees he went 6.1 innings, giving up four hits and one run. 

Padres Look to Move Back to .500

The Padres dropped back below .500 with their loss on Saturday, and they will look to move back above. To get that done, they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going. The Padres are averaging 5.0 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.64 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th, while the pitching is ranked 22nd. Getting the start for the Padres will be Jose Musgrove, who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 6.29. In his last start against the Brewers, he went six innings giving up seven hits and three runs. 

San Diego Padres Team Facts

• The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Blue Jays and Padres.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Padres’ last six games.
• The Padres have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against AL East opponents.
• The Padres have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games at Petco Park against AL East opponents.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Facts

• The Blue Jays have won each of their last 10 day games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have won the first inning in each of their last five games against NL West opponents.
• The Blue Jays have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven games.
• The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games as road underdogs against National League opponents.

Blue Jays vs Padres Prediction

The Blue Jays might be on the road, but they are going to find success in this game. The Blue Jays send Chris Bassitt to the mound and in his last start he gave up only one run. The Padres’ offense has good overall, but their defense really let them down, and that is going to be the difference here as the Blue Jays are going to get the job done here. Back the Blue Jays on the money line.