Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

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The Detroit Tigers will begin their 2019 campaign against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The opening pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Detroit will be televising this AL showdown.

Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays Odds

Sportsbooks have Toronto (-130) as the favorite over Detroit (+120). The total currently stands at 9 runs and bettors can play the over or the under for -110. This game currently has a runline of Tigers +1.5 (-175) and Blue Jays -1.5 (+155).

Matt Moore will get the nod for the visiting Tigers. The southpaw Moore started 12 games last year while finishing the season 3-8 overall with a 6.79 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP.

The Blue Jays have tabbed righty Trent Thornton as their starter. Thornton did not record any MLB pitching stats in 2018.

The Tigers have gained 0.3 units and are 1-1 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in zero of those games, compared to two that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Blue Jays have netted 1.0 units and are 1-0 ATS when facing a lefty starter.

Tigers at Blue Jays Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – Blue Jays, ATS Winner – Tigers, O/U – UNDER

Betting Notes

  • The Tigers went 4-3 SU against the Blue Jays last season.
  • The Blue Jays’ bullpen recorded a 3.97 ERA against the Tigers last year.