Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 8

Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk bats during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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The Los Angeles Angels (+140) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-170) on May 8, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 pm in Toronto, ON.

This season, the Angels are 15-23 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 15-22 ATS.

Angels vs Blue Jays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Reid Detmers 1-2, 4.24 ERA
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Dylan Cease 2-1, 3.05 ERA

Angels vs. Blue Jays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -155O 7.5 -118+140
Blue Jays -1.5 +125U 7.5 -102-170

Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Blue Jays will win Friday‘s MLB game with 55.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Mike Trout has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 10 away games (+15.05 Units / 150% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Walks Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+14.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jo Adell has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+12.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Josh Lowe has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+12.10 Units / 48% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kazuma Okamoto has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 6 games (+16.40 Units / 273% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 20 games at home (+11.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • George Springer has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+11.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ernie Clement has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+10.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 games (+4.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+13.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+8.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.20 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 35 games at home (+3.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+2.80 Units / 23% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 18-19 against the Run Line (-6.65 Units / -13.04% ROI).

  • 15-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -11.18% ROI
  • 18-19 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.65 Units / -6.29% ROI
  • 19-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.72% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 15-22 against the Run Line (-9.35 Units / -20.04% ROI).

  • 16-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.9 Units / -23.61% ROI
  • 17-18 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.8 Units / -6.85% ROI
  • 18-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.45 Units / -1.11% ROI

Blue Jays vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Kazuma Okamoto +270
Mike Trout +333
George Springer +360
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. +425
Jo Adell +450

Blue Jays vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Ernie Clement 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
George Springer 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Nolan Schanuel 0.5 -210 0.5 +150
Lenyn Sosa 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Blue Jays vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lenyn Sosa 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Vaughn Grissom 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Nolan Schanuel 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Dylan Cease 7.5 -155 7.5 +115

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Angels are just 2-17 (.105) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .215.

The Angels are just 0-15 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .107.

The Angels are just 0-18 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Angels are just 15-20 (.429) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Blue Jays are just 7-13 (.350) after a loss this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .472.

The Blue Jays are just 11-3 (.786) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .893.

The Blue Jays are 15-70 (.176) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .093.

The Blue Jays are 82-6 (.932) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

Angels hitters have put just 33% of their swings in play this season — lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against RHP this season — highest in MLB.

Angels hitters have put just 33% of their swings in play with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters have an OPS of just .406 (69 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against RHP this season — tied for best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have drawn walks in 7% of their PA’s against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters are averaging just 3.69 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Angels pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Angels pitchers have walked 12% of batters this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Angels pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of just 57% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Angels pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% versus the bottom of the order this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have struck out 25% of left-handed batters they faced this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strike rate of 65% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a swing rate of 49% against the Blue Jays pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

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