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The AL Wild Card Series opens with a matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre on Friday, starting at 4:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will give the start to Alek Manoah (16-7), and the Mariners will counter with Luis Castillo (8-6).
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Blue Jays (-136) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Mariners (+116) at home. The contest has an over/under set at 7.
Blue Jays vs. Mariners Odds
Run Line
Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Blue Jays (-136)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Mariners
- Game Day: Friday, October 7, 2022
- Game Time: 4:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Vinny Capra | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Tayler Saucedo | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Kevin Gausman | Day-to-day | Finger |
| Matt Peacock | Minors | Illness |
Mariners Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | 10 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Sam Haggerty | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Ryan Borucki | 15 Day Injury List | Hip Flexor |
| Tom Murphy | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Casey Sadler | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Mariners
The Blue Jays defeated the Orioles by a 5-1 score in their most recent game Friday. Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 to lead them offensively while Yusei Kikuchi picked up the win after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.
The Mariners beat the Tigers 5-4 Friday, with Erik Swanson registering the win while throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Mitch Haniger went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to pace the Mariners’ offense.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have been favorites in 136 games this season and won 83 (61%) of those contests. This season, Toronto has won 61 of its 92 games, or 66.3%, when favored by at least -136 on the moneyline. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 57.6% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays. Toronto’s games have gone over the total in 85 of their 166 chances. In 166 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 79-87-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 160 | .274 (34) | .339 (46) | .480 (20) | 4.5% (28) | 16.4% (33) | 8.2% (72) |
| Bo Bichette | 159 | .290 (21) | .333 (52) | .468 (29) | 3.4% (57) | 22.2% (82) | 5.9% (110) |
| George Springer | 133 | .267 (47) | .342 (40) | .472 (27) | 4.3% (34) | 17.3% (41) | 9.3% (52) |
| Alejandro Kirk | 139 | .285 (22) | .372 (13) | .415 (75) | 2.6% (87) | 10.7% (4) | 11.6% (16) |
| Matt Chapman | 155 | .229 (112) | .324 (69) | .433 (58) | 4.3% (34) | 27.4% (122) | 11.0% (20) |
Mariners Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mariners have been victorious in 34, or 43.6%, of the 78 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Seattle has won 14 of 36 games when listed as at least +116 or worse on the moneyline. The Mariners have an implied victory probability of 46.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Seattle have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 75 of 165 chances this season. The Mariners are 83-82-0 against the spread in their 165 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | 134 | .284 (24) | .345 (36) | .507 (14) | 5.0% (14) | 25.9% (113) | 7.1% (89) |
| Ty France | 140 | .278 (29) | .340 (45) | .439 (56) | 3.3% (60) | 15.4% (23) | 5.7% (112) |
| Eugenio Suárez | 150 | .236 (104) | .332 (55) | .459 (38) | 4.9% (19) | 31.2% (128) | 11.6% (16) |
| J.P. Crawford | 147 | .243 (87) | .339 (46) | .336 (123) | 1.0% (124) | 13.3% (15) | 11.3% (18) |
| Carlos Santana | 133 | .202 (127) | .316 (79) | .376 (114) | 3.8% (46) | 17.4% (45) | 14.0% (5) |
Blue Jays vs. Mariners Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Blue Jays vs. Mariners is the Blue Jays (-136 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over on 7 runs.