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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)
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.