Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

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The Detroit Tigers are set to begin their 2019 campaign against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. This AL matchup will get going at 7:07 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to Fox Sports Detroit to catch the action.

Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays Odds

Detroit (+120) is the underdog against Toronto (-130) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this one at nine runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total stand at -110 for the over and -110 for the under. This game currently has a runline of Tigers +1.5 (-175) and Blue Jays -1.5 (+155). Matthew Boyd is getting the start for the visiting Tigers. The left-handed Boyd struck out 159 hitters across 170 innings last year (with only 51 walks) while finishing the season 9-13 overall with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. He made two starts against Toronto in 2018 and put together a 0-0 record against the Blue Jays with a 4.85 ERA and 10 strikeouts. The Blue Jays are putting the ball in the hands of righty Matt Shoemaker, who recorded 33 strikeouts over 31 innings last year (7 starts). Shoemaker finished the season 2-2 overall with a 4.94 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.

Tigers at Blue Jays MLB Pick

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

Betting Trends

  • The Tigers went 4-3 SU against the Blue Jays last season.
  • The Tigers’ bullpen managed an ERA of 3.38 against the Blue Jays last year.