Braves vs Blue Jays Today: Picks, Predictions, Moneyline and Odds – Friday, May 12

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A series opener between the Atlanta Braves (25-12) and Toronto Blue Jays (21-16) is on deck Friday at 7:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. On the hill for the Braves will be Spencer Strider (4-0), opposed by the Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt (4-2).

Despite playing away from home the Braves are at -157 to win, compared to the Blue Jays at +134. The game’s total is 8.5.

Braves vs. Blue Jays Odds

Run Line

Atlanta Braves (-1.5)

Moneyline

Braves (-157)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -107)

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

  • Game Day: Friday, May 12, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:07 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Stadium: Rogers Centre

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

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

Last Time Out: Braves and Blue Jays

The Braves lost 5-2 to the Red Sox Friday, with A.J. Minter (1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run without allowing a hit while striking out one) on the line for the loss. Ronald Acuna Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Braves offensively in the defeat.

The Blue Jays lost to the Phillies Friday, with Tim Mayza getting the loss while throwing 2/3 of an inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one. Brandon Belt went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Blue Jays’ offense.

Betting Trends

Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Braves have won 21 out of the 32 games, or 65.6%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta has a record of 13-5, a 72.2% win rate, when favored by -157 or more by oddsmakers this season. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Braves. So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 22 of their 37 games with a total. The Braves are 18-19-0 against the spread in their 37 chances this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 37 .347 (2) .438 (2) .576 (6) 4.1% (48) 14.2% (22) 13% (30)
Sean Murphy 33 .288 (39) .428 (4) .613 (2) 6.5% (7) 21% (89) 15.2% (12)
Matt Olson 37 .243 (106) .373 (34) .536 (20) 6.5% (7) 33.1% (167) 16.6% (10)
Ozzie Albies 37 .272 (56) .308 (123) .517 (34) 5.8% (14) 16% (34) 4.5% (162)
Austin Riley 37 .246 (99) .331 (82) .408 (94) 3.7% (59) 25.8% (126) 11% (55)

Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats

The Blue Jays have come away with five wins in the 11 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Toronto has played as an underdog of +134 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 42.7% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Toronto have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 17 of 37 chances this season. The Blue Jays have posted a record of 19-18-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Bo Bichette 37 .329 (5) .369 (41) .538 (17) 4.8% (32) 15.5% (32) 5.4% (148)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 35 .312 (12) .392 (17) .522 (29) 4.4% (39) 13.3% (18) 9.5% (81)
Matt Chapman 36 .338 (3) .425 (5) .579 (4) 3.3% (75) 25.5% (123) 11.8% (44)
Daulton Varsho 35 .233 (124) .311 (116) .398 (98) 3.3% (75) 21.9% (97) 9.3% (87)
Whit Merrifield 30 .288 (39) .336 (76) .396 (101) 0.8% (153) 18% (45) 6.6% (133)

Braves vs. Blue Jays Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for Braves vs. Blue Jays is the Blue Jays (+134 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over on 8.5 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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