Blue Jays vs Braves Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 14, 2023

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The Atlanta Braves (25-14) play the Toronto Blue Jays (23-16), who will be trying to build on a 23-game winning streak, Sunday at 1:37 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays will give the start to Yusei Kikuchi (5-0), and the Braves will turn to Collin McHugh (1-0).

Per the moneyline, the matchup between the Blue Jays (-112) and Braves (-106) looks like a close one. The game has an over/under set at 9.5 runs.

Blue Jays vs. Braves Odds

Run Line

Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)

Moneyline

Blue Jays (-112)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)

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

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 14, 2023
  • Game Time: 1:37 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLBN
  • 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
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

These squads meet again following the Blue Jays’ 5-2 victory over the Braves yesterday. Erik Swanson (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) picked up the win for the Blue Jays. A.J. Minter (1.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Braves.

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Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats

The Blue Jays have entered the game as favorites 27 times this season and won 17, or 63%, of those games. This season, Toronto has won 16 of its 25 games, or 64%, when favored by at least -112 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Blue Jays, based on the moneyline, is 52.8%. Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 39 opportunities. In 39 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 21-18-0 ATS.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Bo Bichette 39 .325 (6) .364 (41) .524 (24) 4.5% (37) 15.9% (33) 5.1% (153)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 37 .313 (12) .392 (17) .528 (22) 4.2% (43) 13.3% (18) 9.6% (83)
Matt Chapman 38 .326 (5) .410 (12) .553 (12) 3.1% (81) 26.1% (132) 11.2% (56)
Daulton Varsho 37 .227 (130) .302 (130) .404 (95) 3.8% (57) 23.9% (112) 8.8% (94)
Kevin Kiermaier 31 .311 (-) .376 (-) .481 (-) 1.7% (-) 19.7% (-) 8.5% (-)

Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

The Braves have been victorious in four of the six contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Atlanta has a win-loss record of 4-1 when favored by -106 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Braves have a 51.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Atlanta and their opponents have hit the over in 22 of their 39 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Braves have posted a record of 18-21-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 39 .342 (2) .433 (4) .559 (10) 3.9% (54) 13.5% (19) 12.9% (33)
Sean Murphy 35 .269 (61) .404 (15) .571 (5) 6.2% (9) 21.9% (97) 14.4% (16)
Matt Olson 39 .233 (120) .371 (31) .514 (31) 6.2% (9) 32.6% (167) 17.4% (9)
Ozzie Albies 39 .261 (83) .301 (131) .497 (42) 5.5% (18) 15.3% (26) 4.3% (162)
Austin Riley 39 .240 (110) .326 (94) .393 (110) 3.5% (69) 27.3% (139) 11% (62)

Blue Jays vs. Braves Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for Blue Jays vs. Braves sees the Blue Jays (-112 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the under on 9.5 runs.

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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