Blue Jays vs Braves Today: Picks, Predictions, Moneyline and Odds – Saturday, May 13

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The Toronto Blue Jays (22-16) will try to build on a three-game winning streak on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves (25-13), with first pitch at 3:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre. Jose Berrios (3-3) is the starter for the Blue Jays, and Bryce Elder (3-0) for the Braves.

With the Braves (+105) visiting, the Blue Jays (-124) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total for this contest is 9.5.

Blue Jays vs. Braves Odds

Run Line

Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)

Moneyline

Blue Jays (-124)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)

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When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Braves

  • Game Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023
  • Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Stadium: Rogers Centre

Blue Jays Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Zach Pop 15-Day Injured List Hamstring
Adam Cimber 15-Day Injured List Back
Mitchell White 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Chad Green 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Hyun-Jin Ryu 60-Day Injured List Elbow
George Springer Day-to-day Illness
Matt Peacock Minors Illness

Braves Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Ehire Adrianza 10-Day Injured List Elbow
Max Fried 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Lucas Luetge 15-Day Injured List Bicep
Kyle Wright 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Kolby Allard 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Tyler Matzek 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Huascar Ynoa 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Braves

Yesterday, the Blue Jays picked up a 3-0 victory over the Braves, with Chris Bassitt (9.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 8 K) earning the win for the Blue Jays. Kevin Kiermaier went 1-for-1 to lead the offensive attack. Spencer Strider (6.2 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 12 K) was credited with the loss for the Braves.

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Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Blue Jays have won 16 out of the 26 games, or 61.5%, in which they’ve been favored. Toronto has entered 21 games this season favored by -124 or more and is 13-8 in those contests. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 55.4% chance to win. Games involving Toronto have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 17 of 38 chances this season. The Blue Jays are 20-18-0 against the spread in their 38 chances this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Bo Bichette 38 .321 (5) .360 (49) .525 (21) 4.7% (34) 16.3% (35) 5.2% (151)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 36 .310 (15) .389 (18) .521 (25) 4.3% (42) 13.6% (20) 9.3% (85)
Matt Chapman 37 .328 (4) .414 (10) .562 (10) 3.2% (77) 26.1% (128) 11.5% (51)
Daulton Varsho 36 .234 (119) .310 (121) .416 (85) 3.9% (54) 23.2% (109) 9% (91)
Whit Merrifield 31 .289 (35) .336 (78) .395 (103) 0.8% (155) 19.2% (66) 6.4% (137)

Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

The Braves have come away with four wins in the five contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Atlanta has been listed as an underdog of +105 or more on two occasions this season and won both games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Braves have a 48.8% chance of walking away with the win. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 22 of their 38 opportunities. The Braves have posted a record of 18-20-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 38 .345 (2) .434 (3) .568 (8) 4% (51) 13.9% (22) 12.7% (34)
Sean Murphy 34 .278 (49) .415 (9) .591 (3) 6.3% (10) 22.5% (102) 14.8% (15)
Matt Olson 38 .238 (115) .370 (35) .524 (22) 6.4% (9) 32.9% (168) 16.8% (10)
Ozzie Albies 38 .268 (66) .308 (124) .510 (35) 5.7% (15) 15.7% (29) 4.4% (163)
Austin Riley 38 .240 (111) .323 (97) .397 (102) 3.6% (63) 26.3% (130) 10.8% (61)

Blue Jays vs. Braves Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Blue Jays will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-124). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (9.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Stacy Sailer

Stacy has been a baseball fan for as long as she can remember. She admits that she grew up as a spoiled Yankees fan in the late-90’s/early 2000’s, but has slowly evolved into a disgruntled Yankees fan due to their lone championship title in the last 21 seasons. She follows other sports, but her first love has always been baseball and loves getting to share her insight and knowledge with the Betsperts community.

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