Phillies vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 15

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  • The Phillies are -115 favorites vs the Blue Jays
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zachary Wheeler
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
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The Philadelphia Phillies (-115) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-105) on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07pm EDT in Toronto.

The Phillies are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Phillies vs Blue Jays Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Phillies are 65-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 57-63 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-1.5 +145O 8 -120-115
Blue Jays +1.5 -175U 8 +100-105

Phillies vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 52.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Phillies and Blue Jays and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 23 games (+15.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 31 games (+13.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+12.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Trea Turner has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+11.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 23 games (+9.90 Units / 35% ROI)

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

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • George Springer has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 12 games at home (+12.70 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 31 games (+12.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Matt Chapman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 16 of his last 21 games at home (+10.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • George Springer has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+10.40 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Matt Chapman has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 24 games at home (+10.40 Units / 31% ROI)

Blue Jays vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul DeJong 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Bryce Harper 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000
George Springer 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +475 0.5 -1100

Blue Jays vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul DeJong 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Bryce Harper 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
George Springer 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 -175 0.5 +130

Blue Jays vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul DeJong 0.5 +333 0.5 -500
Bryce Harper 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
George Springer 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

Blue Jays vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yusei Kikuchi 6.5 -110 6.5 -115
Zack Wheeler 6.5 -130 6.5 +100
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 away games (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 18 of their last 28 away games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 away games (+5.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 50 away games (+5.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 66 of their last 118 games (+5.83 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 58 of their last 95 games (+18.04 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 56 games at home (+12.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 33 games (+7.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 50-69 against the Run Line (-27.6 Units / -18.47% ROI).

  • 65-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -4.02% ROI
  • 47-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -19 Units / -14.58% ROI
  • 60-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.75 Units / 6.76% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 57-63 against the Run Line (-7.25 Units / -4.85% ROI).

  • 66-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.3 Units / -4.3% ROI
  • 48-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -23.75 Units / -18.25% ROI
  • 66-48 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.05 Units / 9.9% ROI

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 42% of the time (500/1,180) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (1,355/3,171) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (203/457) when behind in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 100th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (2,347/5,376) in non-two strike counts since the 2021 season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 100th Percentile.

Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.7 MPH on pitches out of the zone since last season (113 balls in play) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 111 total IP; League Avg: 80.7

50% of Yusei Kikuchi’s non-fastball strikeouts are located inside this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 92nd Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has a strikeout rate of 31% (29 SO in 93 PAs) with runners in scoring position this season — 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 22% — 88th Percentile.

65% of Yusei Kikuchi’s fastball strikeouts are located away this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Phillies are 24-101 (.192) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .130.

The Phillies are 6-47 (.113) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Phillies are 9-107 (.078) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Phillies are 20-11 (.645) after a road win this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Blue Jays are 17-11 (.607) after a loss as underdogs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Blue Jays are just 5-37 (.119) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .218.

The Blue Jays are 11-5 (.688) after a loss as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Blue Jays are 29-40 (.420) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

Phillies hitters are slugging .609 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .574.

Phillies hitters are slugging .487 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .446.

Phillies hitters are slugging .240 on pitches out of the zone since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .213.

Phillies hitters have 80 extra-base hits out of 238 total hits (just 34%) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 41%.

The Blue Jays are batting .375 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .342.

Blue Jays hitters have just 190 strikeouts in 998 PA’s (19%) against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Blue Jays hitters have an OBP of .337 (2,251 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Blue Jays hitters have 74 extra-base hits out of 244 total hits (just 30%) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 44% against Phillies pitchers since last season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed the 27th hardest ball in play hit (118.2 MPH) this season (; League Avg: 116.5).

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% in close and late situations this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 172 of 2,529 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 38% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

Blue Jays pitchers have an ERA of 3.72 (1070.2 IP) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.32.

Blue Jays vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Bo Bichette (Blue Jays): Knee, D10
  • Adam Cimber (Blue Jays): Shoulder, D60
  • Otto Lopez (Blue Jays): Oblique, D60
  • Kevin Kiermaier (Blue Jays): Elbow, D10
  • Matt Chapman (Blue Jays): Finger, Day-to-Day
  • Trevor Richards (Blue Jays): Neck, D15
  • Hagen Danner (Blue Jays): Oblique, D15
  • Chad Green (Blue Jays): Elbow, D60
  • José Alvarado (Phillies): Elbow, D15
  • Cristian Pache (Phillies): Elbow, D10
  • Brandon Marsh (Phillies): Knee, D10
  • Rhys Hoskins (Phillies): ACL, D60

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