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The Detroit Tigers will begin their 2019 campaign versus the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Fox Sports Detroit will televise this AL showdown. The game is slated to get underway at 3:07 p.m. ET.

Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays Odds

Bookmakers have Toronto (-130) as the favorite over Detroit (+120). If you’re thinking the game’s total is going to go under 9 runs scored, then bookmakers are offering -105 odds. Taking the over return -115 odds. This game currently has a runline of Tigers +1.5 (-175) and Blue Jays -1.5 (+155).

Spencer Turnbull is projected to get the start for Detroit. The right-handed Turnbull struck out 15 hitters over 16 innings last year (three starts) while finishing the season 0-2 overall with a 6.06 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP.

The Blue Jays will be turning to righty Aaron Sanchez, who started 20 games last year while finishing the season 4-6 overall with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP.

The Tigers have gained 1.4 units and are 1-0 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in zero of those games, compared to one that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Blue Jays have lost 1.4 units and are 0-1 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher.

Tigers vs. Blue Jays Prediction

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

Betting Notes

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