Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 7-19-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 19th at the Rogers Centre. 

Can Tigers Build On Last Two Games

The Tigers come into this game with a 47-50 record overall, but they are coming off back to back wins against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Sunday, the Tigers were able to secure the 4-3 victory. At the end of the first inning they were down 3-0, but they fought back, and they ended up winning 4-3. Kenta Maeda did go 3.2 innings in that game, and he went 3.2 innings, giving up one hit and zero runs. The Tigers are averaging 4.26 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.33 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 16th. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Jack Flaherty, who sits with a 6-5 record and an ERA of 3.13. In his last start against the Cleveland Guardians he went six innings giving up two hits and one run. 

Why the Tigers Will Win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last eight Friday games against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have won each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games following a win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays Coming Off Another Series Loss

The Blue Jays faced off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last series, and they ended up losing two of the three games. The Blue Jays scored eight runs in the last game, though, but the pitching gave up seven runs. Kevin Keirmaier hit a home run and drove in four RBIs. The Blue Jays are averaging 4.02 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.7 runs per game. They have a negative run differential of -0.68 which is 25th. Vladimir Guerrero has hit 14 home runs and driven in 55 RBis. 

Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

The Blue Jays send Jack Flaherty to the mound, and he has been good this season, sitting with an ERA of 3.13. In his last start, he gave up only one run, and he’s going to really impress in this game. The Blue Jays bats are going to be ice-cold. The Tigers’ offense is going to get out to a fast start here, and Detroit is going to have no issue cruising to the victory here. Back the Tigers on the money line.