The Cincinnati Reds and the Toronto Blue Jays meet Friday in MLB action from Rogers Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Cincinnati Reds will send out Nick Lodolo for the start and Lodolo is 3-6 with a 5.04 ERA and 80 strikeouts this season. The Toronto Blue Jays did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted.
Cincinnati Reds Recap
The Cincinnati Reds come into this game looking to add on to their 7-6 win over Atlanta last time out to sit at 74-85 this season.
Reds Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Sal Stewart leads the Reds across the board in hits, home runs, and RBIs with a team-high 162 hits, 32 home runs, and 110 RBIs while adding 25 doubles so far this season. Elly De La Cruz has added 156 hits with 29 doubles, 5 triples, 30 home runs, and 77 RBIs, while JJ Bleday has logged 98 hits with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 23 home runs, and 57 RBIs on the year. Spencer Steer has contributed 81 hits with 14 doubles, 16 home runs, and 40 RBIs. Matt McLain has chipped in 81 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, and 40 RBIs for Cincinnati up to this point in the season.
Toronto Blue Jays Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to rebound from a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Orioles last time out to sit at 77-82 this season.
Blue Jays Drop 3 Straight & 7 Of Last 9
Ernie Clement leads the Blue Jays with a team-high 153 hits while adding 33 doubles, a triple, 9 home runs, and 48 RBIs so far this season. Kazuma Okamoto leads Toronto with a team-high 33 home runs and 89 RBIs alongside 130 hits and 24 doubles on the year. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has contributed 140 hits with 25 doubles, 9 home runs, and 56 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has logged 113 hits with 25 doubles, a triple, 9 home runs, and 58 RBIs. George Springer has added 114 hits with 22 doubles, 2 triples, 15 home runs, and 54 RBIs for Toronto up to this point in the season.
Cincinnati Reds @ Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends: September 25, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jose Soriano Record this season: 12-8 ERA: 3.72
- Home Record: 4-2
- Last 5 against Reds: 1-1
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Reds have lost each of their last eight night games following a win.
- The Blue Jays have won eight of their last nine night games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line each of their last 11 night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have won the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites against the Reds.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Lodolo Record this season: 3-6 ERA: 5.04
- Road Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Blue Jays: –
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Reds have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line each of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the Reds’ last five games.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games at Rogers Centre against NL opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Reds and Blue Jays have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Reds’ last eight games as underdogs against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Reds’ last four games at Rogers Centre.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the Blue Jays’ last five games.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- George Springer has hit at least one home run in four of the Blue Jays’ last five games against the Reds.
- George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 13 games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Soriano has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six home appearances against NL opponents.
- Jose Soriano has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite .
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Eugenio Suarez has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against AL opponents.
- Nick Lodolo has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last seven road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against the Blue Jays.
- Elly De La Cruz ranks 8th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.521) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (636).
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (150).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for hits this season (1206).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.228).
Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
I’m on the Reds in this one. Nick Lodolo’s had his ups and downs this season but I trust his game more away from hitter friendly Great American, and the Jays are not only struggling right now but have struggled more against lefties this season. I think the Reds take care of business in this one so give me Cincinnati to draw first blood here.